We are delighted to announce a unique opportunity to lead our successful and vibrant Arts Faculty alongside the chance to lead and deliver Music education through Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. The Performing Arts are a thriving aspect of Ashby School and sit at the heart of our belief that when students are Empowered to Learn, Anything is Possible! With the aim to support students’ academic achievements within a creative learning environment and contribute positively to their holistic educational experience, are you the right person for this challenge?

The Arts faculty comprises Art, Drama, Music, Film, Media and Photography with the intent to instill a lifelong appreciation of the Arts in our students through opportunities to create and perform across a range of media. The specialist teachers in all the Arts departments work together to ensure that both curriculum and extra-curricular activities achieve this vision. We are looking for a Faculty Team Leader who shares this passion and views the Performing Arts to be an integral part of students’ learning at Ashby School. Arts learning is based in a dedicated building comprising Art rooms, classrooms and music facilities alongside a fully equipped drama studio. In addition, our Drama studio can be opened into our theatre which boasts a 220 seat raked auditorium with a professional lighting, projection and sound facilities run from an overlooking control room. The faculty also has a Performing Arts technician who works alongside the teaching staff as well as facilitating external use of our theatre space.

Music is a key part of the Arts Faculty and is taught in two dedicated classrooms, one facilitating ICT learning via both Sibelius and Cubase, three practice rooms and a recording suite. Students study Music in Years 7 to 9 and have access to a wide range of instruments including keyboards, ukuleles and world music percussion. We also offer Music at GCSE & A level and have groups in all years who follow the Edexcel specifications and achieve successful outcomes as well as continuing to study the subjects at both University and specialist institutions.

Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025 [9am]

Faculty Team Leader – Music & The Arts Recruitment Pack [pdf]
Vacancies and application forms can be found at https://www.eteach.com/careers/ashbyschool-org/