Music and Drama Performing Arts Teacher

Claires Court co.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Claires Court Co. in Maidenhead seeks an enthusiastic and passionate Music and Drama Performing Arts Teacher to join our Junior and Senior School.

This full-time post starts January 2027 and focuses on teaching Music and Drama primarily to KS1, KS2 and KS3, with the capacity to cover KS4 and KS5 if required. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience delivering Music and Drama at primary and lower secondary levels, and a commitment to pastoral care, extra-curricular activities, and

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified with QTS.
• Experience teaching Music and Drama to KS1–KS3.
• Able to cover GCSE Music and Drama and AS/A-level Music Technology if needed.
• Committed to pastoral care and participating in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Music and Drama lessons to KS1–KS3 with potential KS4/KS5 cover.
• Support and develop vocal and instrumental ensembles across the school.
• Contribute to the School’s extra-curricular programme and whole-school life.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral care

Flexible practitioner

Education

QTS

Job description

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Music and Drama Performing Arts Teacher to join our highly committed and professional team in our Junior and Senior School.

The post would suit a flexible practitioner committed to raising standards at all levels, delivering excellent lessons and enthusing pupils through their passion for teaching Music and Drama primarily at KS1, KS2 and KS3.

This is a full time post starting from January 2027, and is suitable for those wishing to teach KS1, KS2 and KS3 with the capacity to cover KS4 and KS5 if needed for cover.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Suitably qualified with QTS
• Experienced at teaching Music and Drama at KS1, KS2 and KS3.
• Passionate about furtheringthe development of vocal and instrumentalensemblesacross the school and raising student participation.
• Ideally able to cover GCSE Music and Drama, and if interested Music Technology at A-level.
• Passionate about pastoral care, with relevant skills and experience.
• An enthusiastic team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, willing to participate fully in the School’s extra-curricular programme and broader school life.
• Engaged with the School’s ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest, hardworking team.
• Ready to utilise the benefits of and helping to shape an independent curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content.

Above all, you must want the best for our pupils and put their needs first. You recognise the importance of educating the whole child within a broad curricular and co-curricular programme and achieving high standards.

In return, we offer a positive working environment, supportive colleagues, and regular professional development and training opportunities. Our timetables, class sizes and school culture also support a healthy work-life balance.