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Achievement Director of Performing Arts

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred · Grays · Thurrock

Job description

Do you have experience leading, managing and developing the subject area and or providing support in school curriculum? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Chafford Hundred as Achievement Director of Performing Arts.

You will need to be a Drama specialist to be considered for this role.

We would like to hear from you if you:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training
  • Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
  • Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
  • Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
  • Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
  • Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
  • Have good communication skills in speech and writing
  • Display excellent organisational skills
  • Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
  • Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.


Benefits

Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

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About this school

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Outstanding
Pupils
1,379
Avg teacher salary
£57,102
Pupil:teacher ratio
20:1
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6SA

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Salary
£50,473 - £53,990 + TLR
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
12 November 2026

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