Teacher of Performing Arts

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama and Music) to join our fantastic team at MEA Central

This is a permanent, full time role starting September 2026. The salary for this post is MPS/UPS on the Teachers Pay Scale.

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama & Music) to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons in both Drama and Music.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality lessons in Drama and Music that motivate and challenge students
• Foster a love of the performing arts and encourage participation in extracurricular activities
• Contribute to school productions, performances and events
• Support the continued development of the Performing Arts curriculum
• Work collaboratively within a supportive department and wider school team

Who we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with a specialism in Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for practical, hands‑on learning
• Deliver consistently high‑quality teaching that inspires and motivates students
• Have high expectations of students’ progress, achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to inclusive practice and raising outcomes for all learners
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk