The Alpha Academies Trust
Head of Department for Performing Arts
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6LG
Key information
- Pay
- £32,916 to £51,047 a year
- Hours
- Part-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2026
About this role
Principal
Miss A Steele |
Required
As Soon As Possible | Head of Department for Performing Arts | MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047 with a TLR2b payment of £6,063, Pay Award Pending
The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Department for Performing Arts, with a specialisation in dance or drama, to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.
Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.