Teacher of Dance and Drama (Maternity Cover)
Full Time Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 – UPS3)
Contract Type: Fixed until 31/07/2027 or earlier if the postholder returns sooner.
Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: September 2026
We are looking for an inspirational Dance and Drama teacher with the enthusiasm and expertise to bring movement, expression and storytelling to life for our students. This is an opportunity to use your creativity and performance skills to play a pivotal role in shaping the confidence, imagination and future opportunities of children across our trust.
With our commitment to high expectations, a vibrant and dynamic arts curriculum, and excellent teaching, you’ll help students discover the joy of performing—whether they’re exploring contemporary dance, developing character through scripted drama, devising their own work or collaborating in ensemble pieces. Together, we will create opportunities for lifelong success as our pupils grow into expressive, resilient and empowered young adults, confident in their ability to use their voices and bodies to communicate, connect and inspire.
About you:
You will be:
- a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
- able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
- able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
- a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
- empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
- highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.
Contract & recruitment information
Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:
- Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
- PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
- Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
- Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
- Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.
For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.