What skills and experience we're looking for
Maternity Cover: Teacher of Performing Arts / Subject Leader of Performing Arts (MAT LEAVE) – Required September 2025
0.8 – 1.0 FTE
Grade: MPS/UPR plus TLR2
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and driven Subject Leader for Performing Arts. You will be an exceptional practitioner with high expectations of all students. The role presents an exciting opportunity to fill a crucial middle leadership role in our team and will provide an ambitious professional with excellent preparation for future career development. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in delivering Btec Performing Arts to key stage 4, alongside key stage 3 Drama. We are seeking an innovative curriculum thinker who shares a passion for extra-curricular provision.
We are also open to hearing from high caliber candidates who are not yet looking for leadership responsibilities but would welcome the opportunity to develop over the next year. We want the best and will shape the role around the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and caring community
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression/ Professional development of support staff
• One to one coaching for teaching staff
• Centralised behaviour systems
• Employer Contributions to Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Laptop available for staff for business use
• Mental health and well-being support
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Family friendly working arrangements and policies
• Eye Care Voucher scheme / Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free parking
• Member of Dyson Perrins Staff Association
Commitment to safeguarding
Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be conditional until an Enhanced DBS and medical clearance have been received. References will include your most recent employer and may be sought prior to interview. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.