Director of Performing Arts

We are seeking a dedicated and inspirational Director of Performing Arts to lead, develop, and deliver a high-quality Drama and Music curriculum across the school. You will provide strong subject leadership for Drama and Music and will foster a creative, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment in which students develop confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration, and performance skills. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate, perform, develop confidence and experience success.

You will develop and lead excellent performances in our school and create a vibrant enrichment programme.

Lister Community School is a large 11-16 Academy at the heart of its community, and is part of the Newham Community Learning Trust. Our vision is to provide a world class international education for young people in Newham. We firmly believe our young people have the right to the same quality of teaching and range of opportunities as at any school in the country, and our ethos is one of continuous improvement, with a focus on strong partnerships and staff development.

Over the last ten years we have significantly raised academic standards and are now the school of choice for our local community.

In October 2024, Ofsted found that the school has maintained the good quality of education and ‘made strong progress in many aspects of the school’s provision‘ since our previous inspection in December 2018. Our many strengths are highlighted, including how students are ‘courteous and articulate’ and ‘enjoy school and value the wide range of opportunities they are given’. We are very proud that the report recognises our high aspirations, the hard work and good behaviour of our students, and the dedication and commitment of our staff.

At Lister Community School, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

• Pension scheme - Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as applicable.
• Employee assistance programme and support
• Free gym onsite
• Subsidised staff cafe
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Occupational Health Support to promote your health and wellbeing
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• Trust-wide career progression and promotion opportunities
• High
  -quality CPD and professional development
• Leadership development opportunities
• Whole- school away days for staff development days
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to thrive
• Opportunities to contribute beyond your role and make a wider impact across the school and Trust

• Make a real impact - play a key role in shaping and developing Performing Arts across the school.
• Inspire young people - create opportunities for students to discover their talents, build confidence and experience success.
• Lead and develop a talented team - work with committed teaching and peripatetic staff who share a passion for Music and Drama.
• Be part of a supportive community - join a collaborative school where staff are valued and encouraged to contribute to wider school life.
• Develop professionally - benefit from opportunities for leadership development, professional…