Teacher of Performing Arts

Carlton Bolling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0DU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or Sooner

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 (MPS1 to UPS3)

Teacher of Performing Arts job summary

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of Performing Arts to join Carlton Academy Trust, delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons across all key stages. This exciting role offers the opportunity to inspire students through drama, dance, and music, fostering confidence, collaboration, and self-expression. You will play a key role in shaping a vibrant curriculum and enrichment programme that celebrates creativity, encourages cultural appreciation, and supports both academic progress and personal development. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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

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 Carlton Bolling

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1630 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carlton Bolling website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carlton-bolling

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