Performing Arts Teacher

Bright Star Talent is currently working with a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in the B42 area of Birmingham to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Performing Arts Teacher for a full-time position starting in September. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school with a strong leadership team, hardworking staff, and students who are eager to learn. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community and is committed to providing a high-quality education while encouraging creativity, confidence and self-expression through the performing arts. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that motivate students to achieve their full potential. Whether your specialism is Drama, Dance or Music, you will play a key role in developing students' creativity, performance skills and confidence within a positive and inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Performing Arts lessons in line with the national curriculum. * Teach students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. * Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment. * Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement. * Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities. * Encourage creativity, teamwork and confidence through practical and theoretical learning. * Prepare students for performances, school productions and other enrichment activities where appropriate. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, senior leaders and support staff to maintain high standards across the department. * Attend departmental meetings, parents' evenings and other school events as required. * Uphold the school's safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policies at all times. Requirements: * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. * A recognised teaching qualification in Drama, Dance or Music. * Previous experience teaching Performing Arts within a UK secondary school. * Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills. * Strong communication and organisational skills. * A genuine passion for inspiring young people through the performing arts. * The ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. * A flexible, professional and reliable approach to teaching. Why work with us? * Competitive rates of pay. * A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement. * Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions. * A simple and efficient registration process. * Ongoing career support and advice. * The opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive secondary school. If you are an enthusiastic Performing Arts Teacher looking for your next opportunity from September, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up to date CV, and a member of the Bright Star Talent team will be in touch. Bright Star Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a fully enhanced DBS check. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safer recruitment and compliance, and all successful applicants will be subject to our full compliance and vetting procedures before placement