Performing Arts Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a creative and passionate Performing Arts Teacher for a secondary school in Southwark. The successful candidate will inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons in drama, music, and dance while contributing to a vibrant extra-curricular programme. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Performing Arts or a related subject.

Benefits

Access to excellent teaching and rehearsal facilities

Opportunities to lead productions, showcases, and extra‑curricular activities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Performing Arts at Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable)
• Ability to teach across multiple performing arts disciplines and lead extra‑curricular activities
• Passion for inspiring creativity and performance in young people

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in drama, music, and dance
• Contribute to the school's extra‑curricular programme
• Inspire students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially at KS5

Skills

Creative

Enthusiastic

Strong communication

Classroom management

Flexible teaching approach

Education

Degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Music, Dance, or related subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for your next role teaching Performing Arts in a secondary school located in Southwark? Tradewind Recruitment is excited to work with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Southwark, who are seeking a creative and passionate Performing Arts Teacher to join their dynamic department from January to July. This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Performing Arts Teacher to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and potentially at KS5, fostering their creativity, confidence, and love of performance. You will deliver engaging lessons in drama, music, and dance, and contribute to the school's thriving extra‑curricular programme, including productions, showcases, and workshops.

Start Date: January - July

Salary: London MPS (Main Pay Scale)

This client is a mixed secondary school in Southwark, recognised for its commitment to high-quality teaching, student engagement, and inclusive education, rated "Good" by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted "the strong leadership, excellent behaviour of pupils, and a culture where all students are encouraged to achieve their potential."

The school offers excellent facilities for performing arts, including a fully equipped theatre, rehearsal spaces, and music and dance studios. Staff benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities to develop creatively and professionally.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• A degree in Performing Arts, Drama, Music, Dance, or a related subject
• Experience teaching Performing Arts at Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable)
• Ability to teach across multiple performing arts disciplines and lead extra‑curricular activities
• A passion for inspiring creativity and performance in young people

Person Specification

• Creative, enthusiastic, and student-focused
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
• Commitment to raising achievement and fostering a love of the arts
• Flexible, innovative, and adaptable teaching approach

Benefits of Working with This School

• Supportive and collaborative Performing Arts Department
• Access to excellent teaching and rehearsal facilities
• Opportunities to lead productions, showcases, and extra‑curricular activities
• Motivated and engaged students in a welcoming school environment

The Benefits of Joining Tradewind Recruitment

• Your income matters – we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters – we offer free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters – we tailor the working week to you, with daily supply, long‑term contracts, and permanent positions available local to you
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Apply Today!

The school will confirm bookings once CVs are shortlisted, so don't delay in applying for this role.