17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Part time: 25.5 hours.

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Actual: Qualified: £22,010 to £29,110 Unqualified: £19,880 to £20,945

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bring your passion for performance to the classroom and inspire the next generation of creative talent!

East Durham College is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Performing Arts Teacher with a strong focus on dance and music to join our vibrant Creative Industries team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of aspiring performers and help them develop the skills they need to thrive in the industry.

What you’ll do:

  • Deliver dynamic and engaging lessons in dance and music, with the ability to lead vocal workshops.
  • Create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every student feels supported and motivated.
  • Take responsibility as a course leader for planning, assessment, and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to design innovative learning experiences that prepare students for real-world careers in performing arts.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
  • Contribute to curriculum development that reflects current and future skills needs, enhancing employability and enterprise skills.

What we’re looking for:

  • A degree or industry-recognised qualification in a relevant performing arts discipline.
  • A recognised post-16 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
  • Significant experience in the performing arts industry, with a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate learners.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

What the college offers its staff

What we offer:

  • 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
  • Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.
  • Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
  • Heavily Discounted Gym Membership.
  • Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
  • 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
  • Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
  • Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
  • Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
  • Cycle to work scheme and much more.
  • Access to free Beamish Tickets.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About East Durham College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 14 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
14 to 99
Ofsted report
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Website
East Durham College website
Email address
recruitment@eastdurham.ac.uk
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Our vision is to provide exceptional further and higher education, providing opportunities for all, through purposeful and collaborative partnerships. We will specifically grow provision in regionally important skills priority areas including construction, advanced manufacturing, social care, digital, culture, creative and tourism and health and life sciences, horticulture, agriculture and food security and sustainability.

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