Performing Arts Teacher - Part-time - Prestigious Mixed Secondary - Kensington

A vibrant and creative Mixed Secondary School in Kensington is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Performing Arts Teacher to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. We are looking for an educator who can inspire and develop students' talents in drama, theatre studies, and performance skills.

About Our Learning Community:

Our school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that values the performing arts and fosters student creativity and expression. We have a strong emphasis on practical skills, performance opportunities, and encouraging students to explore their artistic potential. The Performing Arts department is a vibrant and active part of the school community.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Performing Arts lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students, focusing on GCSE curriculum requirements.
• Plan and deliver lessons that incorporate a variety of drama techniques, theatre studies, and performance skills, including acting, improvisation, directing, and stagecraft.
• Assess student progress through performances, presentations, written work, and participation in rehearsals and productions.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Performing Arts curriculum, ensuring it is engaging and relevant to students' interests and aspirations.
• Organize and lead extracurricular activities, such as drama clubs, rehearsals for school productions, and participation in local theatre festivals, to enhance student learning and provide performance opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Music and Art, to create interdisciplinary projects and performances.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong background in Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Performing Arts or Drama to GCSE level, with a focus on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and performance skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• A passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression in young people through the performing arts.
• Experience in directing school productions and working with students of diverse abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit your availability.
• Competitive salary (pro-rata MPS/UPS + Inner London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped drama studios, performance spaces, and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development in performing arts education.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a school that values the arts.

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