Music and Performing Arts Teacher

Lionheart Educational Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Music and Performing Arts Teacher to inspire students and foster a love for creativity. This full-time position offers the chance to shape the music curriculum and develop a thriving department. Join a supportive community that values kindness and hard work, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on young lives. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and be part of a vibrant team committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Passionate about music and performing arts education.
• Experience in developing creative curricula for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach music and performing arts to students at The Cedars Academy.
• Collaborate with the Creative Department to enhance student success.

Skills

Music Education

Performing Arts

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, and part of the Lionheart Academies Trust

Music and Performing Arts Teacher – permanent and full-time contract from 22 August 2025.

Salary: MPS / UPS

At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We believe school should be a calm, and safe place, where teachers can get on and teach, and pupils can get on and learn without disruption. We explicitly and relentlessly teach pupils positive behaviours and we have a simple, centralised behaviour and detention system, run and supervised by SLT, to support teachers with this. We are looking for a passionate, committed and inspiring Music and Performing Arts Teacher to join our Team. If you are keen to make a real difference to the lives of young people, get in touch to arrange a visit.

The Creative Department is a collaborative team who are all passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject and offer a vibrant place for students to learn and develop their creative skills. We are looking for a like-minded individual who can add to this already thriving team. You will have the opportunity to develop your own vision for music education at The Cedars, shape the department and curriculum and grow the department into KS4.

At The Cedars we believe in being kind, and working hard. This goes for all members of our school and we pride ourselves on our staff sense of community. We always welcome new teachers warmly and with enthusiasm and we look after each other. We would welcome your application.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). If you would like to come and visit the Academy or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Interview date: as soon as possible

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Shortlisted candidates are subject to an online check.

Please note, CVs WILL NOT be accepted.