Teacher of Performing Arts - Full-time

Sackville School, Hildenborough

• Ref:KCC886-6058-86T
• Posted:04/09/2025
• Pay:Competitive, dependent on experience
• Start Date:Jan 2026
• App Close Date:30/09/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Performing Arts Teacher to join our team of exceptional educators. Could that be you?

This is a great opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Teacher with a passion for their subject, and a commitment to ensure that every pupil flourishes in the highly successful department. The post holder will teach Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level students.

About the Role and You

Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in drama, film studies aligned with the curriculum. Develop students’ creative, performance and technical skills through practical and theoretical teaching. Direct and support students in school productions, concerts and other performances. Encourage creativity, self-expression, teamwork and confidence in all learners. Assess, record, and report on students’ progress in line with school policies. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students. Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment. Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the performing arts curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. Stay up to date with current trends and practices in performing arts education.

Requirements:

Degree in Performing Arts, (Drama/Film Studies),or a related field (PGCE/QTS desirable if in a school setting). Strong subject knowledge and practical experience in Drama to A level standard and Film studies to A level standard. Experience teaching or directing young people in performing arts. Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, and support students of varying abilities. Commitment to promoting creativity, cultural appreciation, and the performing arts within the school community.

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: Jan 2026

Why Choose Us?

At Sackville School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Coaching development.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3 times your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Free parking

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Information about the school

About Sackville School

Sackville is a thriving independent senior school (11-18) of 220 boys and girls. Sackville offers an ambitious education that is individually tailored for each pupil to realise their potential. We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Our academic outcomes are excellent, particularly our ability to add value to each and every pupil.

Sackville School aims to foster a positive, friendly, happy, family atmosphere for learning. This is a powerful and integral element of our school’s success and requires careful cultivation from teachers, staff, and leaders alike. To achieve the most from our pupils we understand that enjoyment of learning is of paramount importance. Children learn best when both they and their teachers, are enjoying themselves.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have many opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

Sackville School is part of the leading academic group, Alpha Schools. Alpha is recognised within the education field as an established and award-winning network of independent schools from across the country. Strong collaboration across the group builds opportunities for our pupils and staff as we work together to offer a high-quality education within a stimulating environment.

Do you have the passion to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck-in to every aspect of our school? If you can honestly say yes to this question, we would like to meet you.

Please note that CVs are welcome but will not be considered without a completed Sackville application form.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early if a suitable candidate is found.

No Recruitment Agencies please.

Sackville School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undertake safeguarding training.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Melanie Monaghan (Head's PA)
• Address:Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HN
• Telephone: 01732 838888
• Email: office@sackvilleschool.com