Head of Department - Dance at Winchmore School

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

About this Role

Join our thriving, multicultural, and oversubscribed North London comprehensive (rated "Good" by Ofsted) as a passionate and dedicated Head of Dance. As a large, vibrant Local Authority secondary school, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and our commitment to providing vocational excellence.

Winchmore School is seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Dance to join our vibrant Performing Arts Faculty. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can blend technical excellence with a passion for performance to inspire students across all key stages. As Head of Department, you will shape a diverse curriculum, support in high profile school productions, and lead a team dedicated to fostering a love for movement and expression.

Winchmore is an excellent environment in which to work, with outstanding opportunities for professional development. You would benefit from:

• Supportive SLT and friendly colleagues
• Enthusiastic students and a wide range of extracurricular activities
• Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression
• Outer London salary and staff wellbeing program
• Opportunity to run after-school clubs
• On-site Gym

The role:

• Lead the department, working closely with the Head of Faculty and other department heads
• The ability to support ECT's and PGCE student teachers within the department
• The ability to teach Dance across a range of abilities and to be a role model for teaching within the department
• Foster an environment where students feel supported and encouraged.
• Contribute to the development of innovative resources and curriculum planning.
• Support students through internal assessments and external examinations.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint any suitable candidates as applications are received.

You can apply directly online through My New Term or download an application pack from our school website https://www.winchmore.enfield.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=16

Email: recruitment@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk - Tel: 020 8360 7773

Winchmore School, Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London N21 3HS

The Schools in this Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' [as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)].