Dance and Performing Arts Teacher

Job Description

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Performing Arts Teacher – Teesside

Location: TeessideStart Date: September 2026Salary: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS)

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working with a secondary school in Teesside to recruit an inspirational and committed Performing Arts Teacher for a role starting in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative educator who is passionate about nurturing talent and confidence through the performing arts.

This is a full teaching role, with responsibility for planning, preparation, delivery and assessment, and would suit both experienced teachers and confident ECTs.

The Role

As a Performing Arts Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality Performing Arts lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum and school expectations
• Inspire students’ creativity, self-expression and performance skills
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities, rehearsals and productions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student progress and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Performing Arts in a secondary school setting
• Is confident in behaviour management and able to engage and motivate a range of learners
• Is organised, proactive and committed to full teaching responsibilities, including marking and assessment
• Has a genuine passion for the performing arts and for inspiring young people

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies and no hidden deductions
• Access to our 24/7 CPD Learning Academy to support your professional development
• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for career progression – temporary roles often lead to permanent positions
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and personal development

If you are a passionate Performing Arts Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of performers from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your teaching career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.