Teacher Performing Arts (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

This job description is based on the Teachers’

Standards, and requirements in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions

Document.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Plan and deliver high-quality, well-structured lessons in music, dance

and drama, taught on a rotational basis, in line with the school’s

established curriculum and two-year scheme of learning. Create engaging, practical and accessible performing arts lessons that

support pupils working across a wide range of abilities and needs. Assess, monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress and achievement

in performing arts, making accurate and effective use of assessment to inform

planning and next steps. Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet individual learning

needs, ensuring all pupils are supported and appropriately challenged. Set high expectations in performing arts that inspire, motivate and

build pupils’ confidence, creativity and self-expression. Promote positive progress and outcomes through inclusive, well-paced

and creative teaching. Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and practical expertise across

music, dance and drama, ensuring lessons are purposeful and engaging. Maintain up-to-date pupil target cards and learning profiles,

reflecting progress in performing arts and personal development. Plan, rehearse and oversee school performances and productions,

providing pupils with opportunities to showcase their achievements and

develop performance skills. Teach outside of subject specialism when required, in line with school

needs and with appropriate support. Attend parents’ evenings and contribute to communication with families

regarding pupils’ progress and achievements in performing arts, as required.

SEND

Lead the Annual Review process for pupils in the assigned form group,

working in partnership with families and professionals (training given). Ensure that EHCP provision is effectively implemented and reflected in

day-to-day classroom practice. Adapt and differentiate teaching to meet a wide range of SEND,

enabling pupils to access learning and make progress. Maintain accurate SEND records and keep up to date with SEND

legislation and best practice.

Whole-school

organisation, strategy and development

Undertake the role of form tutor Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the

school’s policies, practices and procedures, to support the school’s values

and vision Coordinate a subject curriculum area – Performing Arts Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Work with others on curriculum and student development to secure

coordinated outcomes Provide cover, in the unforese