Teacher of Performing Arts / Dance

Newhouse Academy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Performing Arts/Dance to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves teaching a diverse curriculum that includes BTEC Dance and Drama, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to inspire creativity in students. The academy values aspiration, integrity, and respect, offering a supportive environment for both staff and students. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on student achievement, this position is perfect for a passionate educator looking to make a meaningful impact in the performing arts sector.

Benefits

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme

Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications

Internal Coaching programme

Health benefits from Simply Health

Free use of gym facilities

Staff activities including Wellbeing Café

Free staff car parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Performing Arts and Dance.
• Ability to inspire and engage students in creative disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Performing Arts and Dance.
• Support students in achieving their potential through creative expression.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Performing Arts

Dance

BTEC Curriculum Knowledge

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Newhouse Academy – part of Hollingworth Learning Trust – has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Performing Arts / Dance to join our academy from 1st September 2025.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate teacher who can match the energy of the department. Somebody who is not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone, explore new ideas and demonstrate that they are one of ''our people''.

Our performing Arts curriculum delivers a highly ambitious, exciting and varied mix of all three ‘triple threat’ disciplines to all students in Key Stage 3. At Key Stage 4 we offer both BTEC Dance and BTEC Drama.

We have a brand new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Drama and Dance studio which opened in September 2024. The department is fully equipped with a stage, sound system, dance mirrors, costume and props. The studios open up to create one big space, ideal for productions.

We encourage you to get in touch and arrange to come and have a look around the Academy and its new facilities.

We will accept and encourage applications from both performing arts and dance specialists.

We are looking for a great practitioner who:

• Holds qualified teacher status; specialising in Performing Arts/Dance;
• Has a real desire to help students achieve all that they can;
• Has values in line with the academy’s priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.

In return, we offer:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• Internal Coaching programme
• An optional package of health benefits from Simply Health which includes; GP appointments, money back for eye tests, prescriptions and more.
• Free use of brand new gym facilities
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Free staff car parking

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our learning environment and meet our team. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email Rebekah Duffy on [e-mail].

Hours:

Full time equivalent

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Contract type:

Permanent

Start date:

1st September 2025

Closing date for applications:

18th May 2025

Interviews:

Week commencing 19th May 2025 at midnight.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and any supporting documents and email them to [e-mail] by the closing date. Please note we do not accept CV's as a form of application.

Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.