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    Curriculum Leader of Dance and Drama - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds West Academy

    Leeds West Academy
    Leeds West Academy Leeds, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Post Reference: 2442

    Academy: Leeds West Academy

    Job Title: Curriculum Leader of Dance and Drama

    Grade: MPS / UPS £30,000 to £46,525 plus TLR 2b (£5,531)

    Hours: Up to full time

    Leeds West Academy is a school with a remarkable sense of community and a strong and safe culture, a place where staff and students can thrive. We were judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2019 because teaching is strong, the support we provide for our students and staff is unrivalled and because our results have improved year-on-year since 2016. In 2020, our students secured the best results in the school's history. In short, there is no better time to join Leeds West Academy, as a colleague, a leader or as a student.

    Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work. We are a caring and supportive community, as part of White Rose Academies Trust we benefit from exceptional CPD. A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, driven by the latest in educational research focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage. Colleagues train with us, they grow with us and they progress with us.

    Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley in Leeds. We are oversubscribed and popular within our community. More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.

    Our students are amazing; they are generally respectful young people who embrace diversity and have a strong sense of fairness.

    We benefit from world-class facilities, and are accommodated in a £30 million building, which opened in late 2011. Staff and students at the academy benefit from a bright, modern, heavily resourced learning environment, which is highly flexible to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.

    Role:

    The position of Curriculum Leader for Dance and Drama is a prestigious role within our academy and one that we highly value where you will not only lead an inclusive, coherently sequenced, and diverse dance and drama curriculum that promotes the accumulation of knowledge and skills, but one that is a highly inspirational programme for students who are wanting to access the industry in later life.

    At Leeds West Academy the role of the Curriculum Leader for Dance and Drama will be required to support highly talented colleagues to deliver a thematic programme of lessons and to also support the running of our transitional Specialism Programme where 10% of our Year 7 intake each year access Performing Arts through an audition process who excel exceptionally. This programme has supported the high levels of attainment for GCSE Dance and Drama that students have achieved each year.

    The role of the Curriculum Leader for Dance and Drama is a central and integral role to Leeds West Academy whereby you will coordinate our whole school shows which run five times a year and have many positive interactions with parents which is also an important part of our ethos as a school welcoming as many parents into the academy to see the hard work and commitment of Performing Arts at our school.

    Part of White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds West Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of 'World Class'.

    We're securing our 2025 vision for 'World Class' by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.

    We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.

    White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

    The trust currently employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

    Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 9am

    Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

    Interview Date: 8th to 10th May 2024

    Start Date: To be agreed with successful candidate

    For more information, and to apply for this role please visit to create and Every account by the closing date. Please note we are unable to accept CV's.

    White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

    Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

    We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.



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