Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
Bradford Girls' Grammar School · Bradford · Bradford
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to shape the future of Performing Arts in a thriving school with a long tradition of academic excellence, creativity and enrichment. We are looking for a passionate practitioner who can inspire girls of all abilities, foster a love of performance and creativity, and ensure excellent outcomes at all key stages.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Drama and Music, ensuring high-quality teaching, outstanding student achievement and a vibrant programme of performances, productions and enrichment opportunities. They will lead a committed team, develop an ambitious curriculum and champion the arts as a central part of school life.
At Bradford Girls’ Grammar School, we believe that participation in the arts develops confidence, resilience, collaboration and creativity. Performing Arts plays a significant role in our co-curricular programme and contributes substantially to the cultural life of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner.
- Has the ability to teach Drama to a high standard.
- Has successful middle leadership experience or the potential to step into leadership.
- Can inspire students and staff through a clear vision for excellence.
- Has a commitment to raising achievement and participation for all students.
- Is enthusiastic about leading productions, concerts and enrichment activities.
In return, we offer:
- Highly motivated and engaged students.
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A strong culture of pastoral care and wellbeing.
- The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future development of the school.
To arrange an informal visit or discussion regarding the role, please contact the Head's PA at pa@BGGS.bdat-academies.org
Bradford Girls' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 672
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,093
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20:1
- Academy trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6RB
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- Salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS + TLR 2B (£5,517)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 2 September 2026
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
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