Performing Arts Teacher - Drama
Bexleyheath Academy, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
22 May 2025 at 10:12am
Date listed
15 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36413 - £48532 per annum
Performing Arts Teacher - Drama job summary
Salary: MPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
INSPIRE THE STAGE STARS OF TOMORROW
Are you a passionate, dynamic Drama Teacher ready to spark creativity, confidence, and courage in the next generation of performers?
At Bexleyheath Academy, we believe drama is more than a subject - it's a life-changing journey of expression, growth, and self-discovery. We're looking for a dedicated educator who can direct, mentor, and ignite the imagination of our students both on stage and in the classroom.
What you'll bring:
* A love for performance and storytelling
* The ability to inspire, challenge and support students of all abilities
* Creative flair for staging school productions and showcasing student talent
* A vision for making drama central to our school culture
What we offer:
* A supportive and ambitious performing arts department
* Opportunities to lead productions and community showcases
* A vibrant school committed to arts education and student development
* Ongoing professional development and growth
This is your chance to make a lasting impact - not just in a curriculum, but in the confidence and futures of young people.
The script is written. The stage is set.
Now we need you to bring it to life. Apply now to join Bexleyheath Academy!
About Bexleyheath Academy
Located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes by train from central London, our academy offers a vibrant and supportive setting to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and continued investment in modern teaching spaces, there's never been a better time to join our team.
What we offer:
* Tailored professional development to support and accelerate your career
* Flexible working options, including a late start or early finish
* A strong focus on teaching and learning - with reduced admin distractions
* Newly upgraded facilities, including a state-of-the-art sixth form centre
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Interview date: 22 May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bexleyheath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bexleyheath Academy website
Bexleyheath Academy is a non-selective comprehensive situated in the heartland of Kent grammar schools. We have been on an incredible journey of improvement, from previously being in special measures to our current status as a good school and we have a fantastic team of friendly, happy staff in place who have worked hard to realise that transformation; students who are proud to be learning at the school and parents who firmly support the team here.
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