Teacher of Performing Arts

Teaching Vacancies; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Taunton seeks a full-time Teacher of Performing Arts to inspire students through creative lessons in Dance and Drama. Join a supportive team that values the Arts and offers professional development opportunities. This role covers maternity leave starting Easter 2026, with a part-time option available. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and able to engage students in a dynamic learning environment. Competitive salary and a commitment to safeguarding included.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive team environment

Dynamic workplace

Competitive salary

Involvement in Trust activities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Performing Arts at KS3.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons in Dance and Drama.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Performing Arts.
• Engage students in Dance and Drama activities.
• Participate in extracurricular programs and school productions.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Dynamic lesson delivery

Ability to teach Dance and Drama

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the role

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within The Castle School, Taunton, for an ambitious and inspirational full-time Teacher of Performing Arts covering maternity leave who is passionate about providing high quality teaching and learning and has a natural flair for delivering creative and dynamic lessons to join our school from Easter 2026. A part-time 0.8FTE contract would be considered for the right candidate.

In KS3 all students have one hour of Performing Arts a week. In years 7 and 8, students have one teacher for the whole year, covering both Dance and Drama. In year 9 students carousel between Drama and Dance with a specialist teacher for both. We are seeking to appoint either a Dance or Drama specialist who has a willingness to teach in both areas at KS3.

At The Castle School you will be joining an enthusiastic andhard-workingteamthat includes Art, Drama, Dance, and Music. All students follow a varied Arts curriculum with specialist teachers through KS3, and benefit from a fantastic range ofextra-curricularopportunities including clubs and groups, music tuition, concerts, plays and musical including a major school production, a Dance showcase, VarietyShow, Community Concertand Art, Photography and Textiles exhibitions. We offer five Arts GCSE courses and two BTEC Courses and uptake at KS4 is excellent.

The Arts are valued here for the huge contribution they make to the life of the school and to the learning and wellbeing of our students. The Performing Arts department currently has three part timeteachers.

What the school offers its staff

We offer an exciting and rewarding place to work, with access to the highest quality professional development, which ensures you are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation. Our students are keen to learn and succeed; they appreciate their teachers’ support and dedication.

Further details about the role

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

At The Castle School we have very high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We invest heavily in our staff and have a superb reputation for outstanding support and development for teachers, particularly for ECTs.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow.
• A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last.
• A competitive salary.
• Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust.
• An energised and professional working environment.

A full job description and application pack is available from www.castleschool.co.uk.

All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submittedby 9am on the closing date.

Further details are available within the job description and person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 5:00pm

Interviews: Week commencing 19th January 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.