We are looking to appoint a Head of Department (Expressive Arts) with a Drama specialism on a 1.0 FTE basis to join our team at Liberty Academy.The Head of Department is responsible for all aspects of the work of the curriculum area or areas which form their designated areas of responsibility. The core focus of the Head of Department’s role is raising pupil achievement. Central to this is leading and guiding staff working within the designated curriculum area(s), and, in so doing, fostering an environment within which teaching and learning is the key priority with a desire for it to be of the highest possible quality and each member of the team is able to develop to the full the pupils in our care.BenefitsExperienced and supportive School Leadership TeamOpportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional DevelopmentLocal Government Pension schemeOccupational HealthEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeFree on site parkingJob DetailsSubject: Expressive Arts (Drama & Music)Position Type: 1 FTE, Permanent PostLine Manager: Assistant Vice PrincipalTravel Required: NoThe salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.Application ProcessPlease complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr