Performing Arts Teacher - Long-Term

Performing Arts Teacher Long-Term

TARA Professional Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEN secondary school in Telford to recruit a Performing Arts Teacher for a long-term teaching opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Performing Arts Teacher who is passionate about the subject and enjoys inspiring young people through creative and engaging teaching. The successful candidate will join a dedicated specialist setting and play an important role in developing pupils' confidence, creativity, communication and performance skills.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for pupils with additional needs, with a strong focus on individual development and helping every pupil achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to provide a structured, nurturing and engaging environment where pupils can develop both academically and personally.

The role

As a Performing Arts Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and accessible lessons across the Performing Arts curriculum within a specialist SEN setting.

The successful Performing Arts Teacher will adapt lessons and teaching strategies to meet the individual needs and abilities of pupils, encouraging them to develop their practical, creative and theoretical understanding of the subject. You will be expected to maintain effective classroom management, assess pupil progress and create a calm, structured and purposeful learning environment.

The role will involve working closely with colleagues and the wider school team to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development. A patient, consistent and nurturing approach will be important, alongside the ability to build positive relationships and engage pupils through creative learning.

This opportunity would suit a Performing Arts Teacher who is confident working with secondary-aged pupils with SEN or additional learning needs and who can use creativity to encourage participation, communication, confidence and self-expression.

Requirements

To be considered for this Performing Arts Teacher position, you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, Music or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Performing Arts within a secondary school setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN or additional learning needs.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging and accessible lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach to supporting young people.
• The ability to adapt lessons and teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

What s on offer?

• Long-term Performing Arts Teacher position.
• Specialist SEN secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to teach and inspire pupils through creative and engaging learning.
• The opportunity to develop pupils' confidence, creativity and performance skills.
• A supportive and dedicated school team.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils with additional needs.
• Ongoing guidance and support from TARA Professional Recruitment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Performing Arts Teacher to join a supportive specialist school environment and make a positive contribution to pupils' learning, confidence and development.

About Tara

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.
• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.
• Are passionate about Performing Arts and inspiring pupils through creative and engaging teaching.
• Are patient, empathetic and consistent when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Have experience or a strong interest in working within an SEN or specialist education environment.
• Are committed to creating safe, supportive and structured learning environments where every pupil can thrive.
• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.

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