Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 
Qualifications Required: Good honours degree & QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £41,527 - £59,659 per annum

 

 

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Head of Department - Performing Arts - Specialist in Music or Drama at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School, an expanding 11-16 Voluntary Academy on a permanent basis.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who would be able to support our drive to raise attainments and standards in the Performing Arts Department. Some experience of leadership would be desirable.


The successful candidate will:

  •  Be someone with drive and ambition who will challenge, inspire and motivate our students. You will be a highly dynamic individual who consistently delivers innovative teaching and where possible has a proven track record of outstanding progress in external examinations
  •  Be enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for your subject and an ability to inspire students
  • Be committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning
  • Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team, flexible and of course have a good sense of humour.
  • Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
  • Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
  • Act with the utmost integrity at all times.


We can offer the successful candidate:

  • An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
  • Close links and group support from four other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
  • An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individual
  • A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
 
  • A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
  • A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
  • Flu vaccination clinics
  • Eyecare Vouchers

 

 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

 We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8066