1. Role: Head of Performing Arts
2. Academy: Outwood AcademyShafton
3. Start Date: As soon as possible
4. Salary (Actual Salary): L1 £51,773 to L5 £57,137
5. Working Pattern: Standard Teaching Hours
Outwood Academy Shafton is seeking a dynamic, passionate leader to head our successful Performing Arts Faculty (Music & Drama).
The Candidate & The Role:
Are you an inspirational Performing Arts specialist ready to take on a Head of Faculty role? We are looking for an energetic leader with a strong background in Music (essential teaching ability) and a deep knowledge of Teaching and Learning.
You will be expected to:
6. Drive Improvement: Lead with clear direction to elevate the faculty's performance.
7. Curriculum & Environment: Ensure a broad, ambitious curriculum is planned, and that an effective teaching and learning environment is consistently provided.
8. Culture: Develop a highly effective professional learning culture that supports colleagues' continuous development.
9. Students First: Share our unwavering commitment to putting Students First—making a life-changing impact on every child's success.
This role is ideal for experienced subject teachers seeking progression into senior leadership or current Department Heads looking to join a high-performing organization.
The Faculty & Resources:
The Music department at Shafton has 2 very well-resourced rooms with a suite of macs and keyboards (running garageband), and class sets of guitars and ukuleles. We also have 5 well resourced practice rooms.
The Drama department has 2 purpose built teaching spaces with stage lighting and curtains. We also have the use of a dynamic and versatile performance space with professional lighting and sound equipment.
Teaching and learning is exceptionally led across the academy by a team of experienced SLT team and middle leaders who ensure a curriculum for our students which will set them up for lifelong success.
The continuing professional development of staff is important here at Outwood Academy Shafton. Staff have access to a wide range of CPD, including a number of one-off sessions.
From the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.
As Principal, I am thrilled to introduce our academy, a true place of belonging in Shafton, Barnsley. Kindness, compassion, high standards, and the highest quality teaching are our core business every single day.
Having worked in this school community for 26 years, I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish. Every member of staff is deeply committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. Many colleagues have been part of our journey from the start, and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring to our young people and the whole community.
As part of the Outwood Family, renowned for transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion and dedication.
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Closing date:Midday on Thursday 11 December 2025.