Head of Performing Arts
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Apply through the verified listingWe seek to appoint a highly effective and outstanding Head of Performing Arts. This is a part time (0.5), fixed-term position from
Monday 4 January 2027 until Friday 31 March 2028.
This role is to teach and oversee the management Performing Arts BTEC. This is a popular course with 20 students currently on the
Performing Arts. Units covered in Performing Arts include: Investigating Practitioners’ Work, Developing Skills and Techniques for Live
Performance, Musical Theatre and Group Performance, combining practical performance-based lessons with theoretical study
and coursework to develop students’ creative, technical and analytical skills.
You would be the sole teacher within Performing Arts, however, there is a strong collaborative and supportive approach amongst
all colleagues, and you will work closely with the Dance, Drama and Digital Music team due to the performance element. The
successful candidate will take an active role in the planning, preparation and delivery of Performing Arts assessment productions,
supporting students in developing their performance skills whilst contributing to wider college productions and events
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the teaching Performing Arts at Post-16 and have the ability to inspire students
both practically and academically. They will deliver highly effective lessons, utilising techniques and practices that are evidence
based and engage all learners.
The Head of Subject (HOS) is the expert in their area and has strong knowledge of the course specification, structure and format.
They will utilise their expertise and understanding as well as consulting team members to make final decisions on course specific
matters. HOS’ do not directly manage staff performance and compliance with core college processes this is monitored by SMT.
Main areas that contribute to course quality that HOS has responsibility for: Teaching and learning Assessment Resources
Sequencing.
