Director of Performing Arts

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Main Responsibilities of the post include:

• implement agreed school policies and guidelines;

• support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and senior staff;

• plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;

• be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;

• provide a stimulating learning environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;

• keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;

• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;

• maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school’s behavior policy;

• participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration or organization;

• communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;

• lead, organize and direct support staff within the classroom;

• produce musical/performance events at group/class and whole school level form a school choir;
• undertake all reasonable duties when requested by the Senior Leadership Team:

• be responsible for the delivery, progress and attainment in the subject;

• act as a point of contact for one ‘home’ class, undertaking the normal pastoral duties this entails.