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Teacher of Performing Arts

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 35,317 - 54,063 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Teacher of Performing Arts

Location: South Essex

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £35,317 - £54,063 (2-days Pro-Rata)

Contract - Part-Time. Permanent. 

Are you a passionate Teacher of Performing Arts who can inspire students through Music and Drama?

Do you hold QTS or are you an ECT looking to develop your career within a thriving secondary school?

Can you nurture students' skills in composition, performance and music literacy whilst delivering engaging lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in South Essex that is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Performing Arts. The school offers a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their talents both inside and outside the classroom, with opportunities including a school band, choir, brass band, music summer school and regular participation in community and local events.

The school is looking to appoint a part-time Teacher of Performing Arts on a permanent basis from September 2026. The successful Teacher of Performing Arts will teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5, with the KS3 Performing Arts curriculum comprising 80% Music and 20% Drama. The successful Teacher of Performing Arts will be able to teach and develop students' skills in composition, performance, keyboard, ukulele, notation and music literacy, whilst demonstrating strong practical musicianship across a range of genres and styles.

The successful Teacher of Performing Arts will have:

• QTS or ECT status

• Experience teaching Performing Arts across KS3, KS4 and KS5

• Strong practical musicianship across a range of genres and styles

• The ability to teach composition, performance, keyboard, ukulele, notation and music literacy

• Excellent classroom management skills

• A passion for inspiring creativity and student achievement

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary of £35,317 - £54,063 (2-days pro-rata)

• A supportive and welcoming school environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities

• A collaborative and experienced leadership team

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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