Performing Arts Teacher Needed Music, Drama, or Dance

Job Title: Performing Arts Teacher (Music, Drama, or Dance)
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Easter to Christmas)

About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Performing Arts Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality lessons in Music, Drama, & Dance across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, inspiring students to explore and appreciate the arts while supporting their creative development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering students' skills in the arts and cultivating a love for performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Music, Drama, & Dance across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring all learners are supported.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback to encourage improvement.
• Foster a positive, creative, and inclusive classroom environment that inspires student performance and creativity.
• Prepare students for exams, assessments, and performances.
• Organize and lead extracurricular activities, including drama productions, music ensembles, or dance clubs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance the Performing Arts curriculum.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Music, Drama, Dance, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Music, Drama, or Dance at the secondary school level (Key Stage 3 & 4).
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for performing arts education.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons for students with varying abilities, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
• A positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to fostering student success in the arts.

If you are an enthusiastic Performing Arts teacher with a passion for inspiring creativity and performance, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'