Performing Arts Teacher

🎭 Performing Arts Teacher (Secondary)

📍 Location: North Worcestershire
🗓️ Start Date: October 2025
📅 Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until July 2026)

Are you a passionate and creative Performing Arts Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of performers?
First for Education is proud to be working in partnership with a progressive and inclusive secondary school in North Worcestershire to appoint a dedicated Performing Arts Teacher for a full-time role starting in October 2025, continuing until the end of the academic year.

🏫 About the Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver engaging Drama, Dance, and Performing Arts lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be joining a supportive department with a strong emphasis on creativity, expression, and student development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering a varied and engaging Performing Arts curriculum

• Encouraging student confidence, creativity, and collaboration through practical performance work

• Organising and supporting school productions, theatre visits, and enrichment activities

• Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback

• Supporting students in both academic and practical assessments (e.g., BTEC/GCSE)

• Collaborating with colleagues to promote performing arts within the wider school community

✅ The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification

• Specialism in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or a related field

• Experience teaching in a UK secondary school (placements considered for strong ECTs)

• A passion for performance and the ability to bring creativity into the classroom

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive rapport with students

• A flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient attitude to teaching

🎓 About the School:

The school is part of a growing academy trust that celebrates innovation and inclusion. Their Performing Arts department is well-resourced and benefits from specialist teaching spaces, regular performance opportunities, and strong links with local arts organisations.

🌟 Why Work with First for Education?

First for Education (FFE) has been supporting schools across the West Midlands for over 20 years. We are known for our:

• 🛡️ Uncompromising safeguarding and compliance standards

• 👥 Personal approach – we work with you to match you to the right school

• 📈 Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

• 🗂️ Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

• 🏆 Excellent reputation with both candidates and schools

We pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency — we’re an education partner, helping professionals thrive in rewarding classroom environments.

📞 How to Apply:

If you’re ready to inspire and empower young performers, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email your CV to matt@firstforeducation.co.uk
📞 Or call 01384 444222 to speak to Matt today.
🌐 Visit: www.firstforeducation.co.uk