Head of Music/Drama

DSLV E-ACT Secondary Academy is looking to recruit a Head of Music/Drama with proven track records of delivering high standards in educational for pupils.

We are interested to hear from a Head of Music/Drama who shares the same vision of ‘opening minds, opening doors’ for all our pupils. As part of E-ACT, we are passionate about ensuring all pupils are educated to a high standard and experience outstanding opportunities, no matter their background.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar setting with the ability to demonstrate how their skills have made a difference in pupil achievement and staff development. Our Head of Music/Drama needs to be dynamic and driven to achieve high standards for our Academy, not only for our pupils and staff, but for our parents and local community.

DSLV E-ACT Secondary Academy is a truly inspirational All Through school to be part of, with phenomenal staff and pupils. They need a Head of Music/Drama who can now take them on the rest of the journey to outstanding so the successful candidates will:

Teaching

• Inspire and motivate others
• Provide strong, professional, compassionate teaching
• Think and plan strategically
• Promote and facilitate high quality teaching and learning which aims to ensure all pupils fulfil their potential
• Maintain and develop the supportive culture of the staff team

Stakeholder engagement

• Involve parents in their child’s educational journey
• Build on the positive relationships with the local community and work tirelessly to maintain the excellent reputation of the school and the high regard in which it is held

Experience

• An exceptional record of being a Leader in Music/Drama, or thinking of taking the next step
• Promote high standards of behaviour based on fairness and mutual respect
• Have significant experience of teaching
• Skills and experience to establish high standards of teaching
• Knowledge and expertise to build on established processes and systems

Closing date for applications: 31.01.2024

We are holding open sessions where you are welcome to come and see the Academy. Please contact Recruit@E-ACT.org.uk to arrange a viewing.

Our Academy

An ambitious, all-through academy for three to 19 year olds in Daventry, Northamptonshire. We set no limits on learning and our pupils are challenged to reach their full potential.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

A historic market town in Northamptonshire, Daventry is home to two E-ACT academies in Parker E-ACT Academy and DSLV. There is plenty to keep residents occupied including the popular Daventry Country Park and reservoir for those interested in countryside walks and picturesque cycling paths.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of

something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Join our team and help inspire our wonderful pupils!

At Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village (DSLV) Academy, we know that the life chances of our pupils are determined by inspirational teachers like you. By helping our excellent teachers to develop into leaders within the profession, we know that we are also helping our delightful pupils to develop into leaders of the future.

Our Academy

DSLV is an ambitious, all-through academy for 3 to 19 year olds in Daventry, It is fabulous to witness their full journey as our children grow into young adults. We set no limits on learning and our pupils and staff are challenged to make the most of their undoubted potential.

A historic market town in beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, Daventry is home to two E-ACT academies that enthusiastically collaborate together. There is plenty to keep residents occupied in this vibrant town including the popular Daventry Country Park and Reservoir which is perfect for countryside walks and picturesque cycle paths.

The E-Act Family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 29 academies across the length and breadth of England. This strong Multi-Academy Trust provides a wealth of support to help you develop and opportunities for further promotion within our family of academies.

We are always searching for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve. In return, we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements. Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Ofsted report

“Pupils conduct themselves well, both in lessons and around the school site. They have positive attitudes to learning. Leaders who are responsible for safeguarding ensure that pupils are safe, and that those who are potentially vulnerable receive appropriate support. Children in the early years make good progress in their learning due to the effective support that they receive from their teachers. Students in the sixth form achieve well due to the appropriateness of the courses that they study, and the close support that they receive from their teachers and the Head of sixth form.”

View DSLV’s latest Ofsted report

Head of School

Sarah Hadlow