Director of Performing Arts

Christ's College, Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS dependent on experience plus TLR

Director of Performing Arts job summary

Performing Arts is a cornerstone of school life, based out of our impressive and modern school theatre. Over the past 25 years, we have produced 25 major productions, creating unforgettable experiences for students and our wider community. Recent productions have included Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, with Newsies taking centre stage this year.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented teacher ready to take the next step into curriculum and department leadership. The successful candidate will lead our Music, Drama and Dance departments, leading two specialist colleagues to deliver an ambitious curriculum and outstanding student experiences.

A key aspect of the role is directing our annual whole-school production, involving more than 100 students, four evening performances, four matinees, and a dedicated team of colleagues from across the school. We need someone with the vision, organisational skills and enthusiasm to lead this flagship event while inspiring students to achieve their very best.

The ideal candidate will be an expert and inclusive classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes, a passion for the performing arts, and the ability to develop both students and colleagues.

This role is perfect for an ambitious and talented teacher looking to take the next step into curriculum leadership, or an experienced Head of Department looking for a new challenge.

Please see recruitment pack for more information.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Christ’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and visitors to share this commitment. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Christ's College, Guildford

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 641 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ's College, Guildford website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-s-college-guildford

Christ's College is part of the Good Shepherd Trust and is a thriving secondary school serving the non-Christian and Christian community of Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas. Our aim for the students at Christ's College is that they should develop the core values of service, respect, stewardship, co-operation and love.

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