Performing Arts Instructor

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking Performing Arts & Drama Instructors for secondary schools in Staffordshire & Cheshire starting September 2025. Instructors will provide class cover and support various subjects, with flexible working hours and potential pathways to long-term roles. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pathways to long-term roles

Qualifications

• Hold a PCET qualification with a Performing Arts/Drama specialism.
• Familiar with the National Curriculum and Performing Arts programmes.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for classes when teachers are unavailable.
• Support a wide range of subjects alongside your specialism.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude in busy school environments.

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

Positive attitude

Education

Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) qualification

Level 6 Qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree)

Job description

Academics are currently seeking Performing Arts & Drama Instructors for various opportunities within our client secondary schools in Staffordshire & Cheshire starting September 2025.

Instructors can be employed in secondary schools to provide cover for classes when teachers are unavailable. They possess a subject specialism and are employed on a flexible, day-to-day basis to allow teachers time away from the classroom for planning, assessment, training, or due to absences such as sickness.

The benefits of working as a Performing Arts/Drama Instructor include:

1. Supporting a wide range of subjects across the curriculum alongside your specialism.
2. Collaborating with successful practising teachers to enhance your educational knowledge.
3. Enjoying flexible working hours—work 3 days one week, 5 days the next? No problem.
4. Potential pathways to long-term and permanent roles within our schools.

As an Academics Performing Arts/Drama Secondary Instructor, you will:

• Hold a Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) qualification with a Performing Arts/Drama specialism. QTLS is desirable but not essential.
• Or hold a minimum Level 6 Qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Certificate, BTEC Advanced Diploma, Degree Apprenticeship) with a Performing Arts/Drama specialism.
• Be familiar with the National Curriculum and Performing Arts programmes of study.
• Demonstrate good classroom presence and excellent behaviour management skills.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude suitable for busy school environments.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one (cost applies).

If you meet these criteria and are interested in our exciting opportunities for the new academic year starting September, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ below to submit your most recent CV for immediate review.

Academics is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will undergo safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work checks, employment references, and enhanced DBS checks.

Please note that your daily rate will depend on your experience, qualifications, and the current client rate.