Teacher of Performing Arts

Sussex Learning Trust, Haywards Heath, RH17 5DP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 34,069.00 - £52,835.00

Teacher of Performing Arts job summary

Teacher of Performing Arts

(Must be able to teach Music plus either Dance or Drama)

full time, permanent

 Pay scale: SLT1-9 (TMS equivalent)

We are seeking a highly skilled teacher who combines strong subject expertise with the ambition to inspire a lasting love of learning and secure excellent progress for every student.

The successful candidate will join The Burgess Hill Academy at an exciting stage in its development, following rapid improvements in student outcomes and our recent entry into Sussex Learning Trust. We offer a welcoming, collaborative staff community, opportunities for professional development and access to expertise across the Trust’s family of schools.

Significant investment is enhancing our learning environment, including a refurbished library, modern computing suite and improved sports, drama and dance changing facilities, with further developments underway to install state of the art dedicated dance studio and graphics suite, opening in January 2027. Alongside our extensive sporting facilities and vibrant programme of enrichment, these improvements reflect our commitment to giving students opportunities to discover their talents and pursue their ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed teacher to contribute to our continued improvement, develop their own practice and make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

 

The successful candidate will;

be an enthusiastic practitioner of Performing Arts and must be able to teach Music plus either Dance or Drama;

have outstanding interpersonal skills; 

be relentless in their commitment to the success of all those that they teach; 

be a team player who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues

 

If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skillset and you would like to be considered for this post, please download an application pack below. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions please contact us at jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Please note: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

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

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.

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 Sussex Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Sussex Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sussex-learning-trust

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