Performing Arts Teacher (Part Time) Maternity Cover

The Abbey School, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Dance, Drama, Music
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: £20,638 - £31,494
• Additional allowances:

  SEN1 Allowance £1,672

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Abbey School is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and committed teacher (primary or secondary trained) with expertise in performing arts to join our team on a one-year maternity cover contract from September 2026. This is a part-time position, working three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).

We are looking for a performing arts specialist with strong subject knowledge and practical experience in music, dance and drama. Applicants may have a particular strength or specialism in one area, with the confidence and flexibility to teach across the other disciplines. The performing arts curriculum is well established, delivered through a two-year scheme of learning and taught in a dedicated performing arts studio, providing an excellent environment for creative, practical learning. The successful candidate will be an effective classroom practitioner who can inspire and engage pupils through accessible, high‑quality teaching while maintaining high expectations and positive relationships.

Experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable, though this does not need to have been gained within a special school setting. A flexible, inclusive approach and a strong understanding of individual pupil needs are essential.

The majority of our pupils are working at KS1 and KS2, with a small number studying GCSEs in English and Maths. Pupils also achieve a range of accredited outcomes, including Entry Level Awards and Functional Skills qualifications, reflecting both academic and personal progress.

Working at The Abbey School is highly rewarding. Our pupils continually impress us with their resilience, achievements and positive attitudes to learning. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school prior to applying, to meet our pupils and staff and see the school in action.

What the school offers its staff

The Abbey can offer:

• Amazing students who want to learn
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted
• An additional 2 days holiday each year with our wellness (long) weekend in November
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• https://www.westfieldhealth.com/individual/health-cash-plan

This includes reimbursement towards the cost of dental, opticians, physiotherapy and other medical appointments. Your dependants are included at no extra cost to you!

• External leadership/NPQ/middle leader opportunities
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT
• Outstanding, state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the school
• Extensive CPD opportunities that support professional growth in and out of the classroom, including six early closure days, five INSET days, and well‑defined professional learning routes for teachers
• A welcoming and very supportive staff community
• On site car parking

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

The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for all posts. further details including relevant policies are available on the school website: https://www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk/1209/key-information/category/42/safeguarding-and-esafety

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack (2) PERF Arts Teacher June 26.pdf - 956 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Abbey School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Abbey School website
• Email address: recruitment@abbey.wmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01252 725059
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-abbey-school-gu9-8dy

Located in south Farnham, The Abbey is an outstanding secondary special school with just over 130 students who have learning and additional needs (LAN). About 40% of our students have autism or other social communication difficulties, a quarter have speech and language needs and others have physical challenges or complex health care needs. Expectations for student outcomes are high, but helping them overcome barriers to learning is an equally important part of our role.

The school has been part of the Weydon MAT since 2018. Over the next 2 years The Abbey will be undergoing significant investment as we expand from a 2 to 3 form entry school to support Surrey County Council’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2020 – 2025.

Our staff are our greatest asset and we are extremely proud of our whole school ethos.
Our 20 teachers and 35 associate staff are highly motivated, mutually supportive and come from all walks of life.

Arranging a visit to The Abbey School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abbey.wmat.org.uk.

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