Teacher of Performing Arts
York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZThis job expired on 10 July 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 July 2025
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale (£31,650 to £49,084 per annum), pay award pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
York High School is looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a proven record of outstanding practice, or the potential to be outstanding to join our Performing Arts department.
York High School has a proven track record for the delivery of outstanding Music and Drama. The department boasts excellent facilities and a broad and balanced curriculum. The department offers numerous additional opportunities and events for students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.
The successful candidate must have the ability to teach across the age and ability range, and inspire, motivate and challenge young people. We are seeking to appoint a subject specialist for drama, with the ability to teach music and other subjects as demanded by the timetable. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to contributing to the personal development of all the young people we teach.
Applications are welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers.
We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk
An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 July 2025.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About York High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 748 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- York High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@elt.org.uk
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