Teacher of Performing Arts (Sept 2026)

In the role of Teacher of Performing Arts you will: carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with

academy policies, under the direction of the Principal promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of

Performing Arts,

including preparation, evaluation, and action planning model the vision and values of the academy be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’

academy receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the

academy systems contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective

responsibility for their implementation take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when

planning and teaching lessons work in a cross-curricular way to support

Performing Arts

across the academy in the use of active learning

approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

Essential:

A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to

Performing Arts

(A/C) A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) A strong and secure subject knowledge in

Performing Arts

up to GCSE (A/I) Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R) Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R) Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students

(A/I) A good understanding of curriculum developments in

Performing Arts

(A/I) Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I) An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I) Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance

student learning (A/I) Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I) Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I) Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I) Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas

(A/I) Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential

safeguarding issues (A/I/R) Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R) Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R) Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable:

Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference