Dynamic Part-Time Performing Arts Teacher — Dance & Music

Teaching Vacancies; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.7

Cash Healthcare Plan

Heavily Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adop

3 days paid emergency leave per year

Funded CPD

Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair & 

On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yo

Cycle to work scheme

Beamish Tickets

Job summary

East Durham College is seeking a Part Time Teacher in Performing Arts with a strong focus on dance and music to join our Creative Industries team. You will deliver engaging lessons, lead vocal workshops, and take responsibility as a course leader for planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

You will work to inspire learners, monitor progress, and help students develop employability and enterprise skills for real-world careers in performing arts.

Qualifications

• A degree or industry-recognised qualification in a relevant performing arts discipline.
• A recognised post-16 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Significant experience in the performing arts industry, with a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic and engaging lessons in dance and music, with the ability to lead vocal workshops.
• Create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every student feels supported and motivated.
• Take responsibility as a course leader for planning, assessment, and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design innovative learning experiences that prepare students for real-world careers in performing arts.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to curriculum development that reflects current and future skills needs, enhancing employability and enterprise skills.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in performing arts

Post-16 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

East Durham College is seeking a Part Time Teacher in Performing Arts with a strong focus on dance and music to join our Creative Industries team. You will deliver engaging lessons, lead vocal workshops, and take responsibility as a course leader for planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

You will work to inspire learners, monitor progress, and help students develop employability and enterprise skills for real-world careers in performing arts.