Teacher of Drama/Performing Arts

Middlewich High School is seeking to appoint a teacher of drama/performing arts on a permanent basis. Full time and part time applications for this role will be considered.

The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate and enthusiastic for all performing arts, with outstanding knowledge in drama who will ensure success for our students across KS3 and KS4. This person will work as part of a team to ensure highest standards of academic progress of all students who study drama, continually driving and improving achievement. Cultural capital is crucial for our students, so the successful candidate will also be committed to actively supporting the department’s rich and vibrant extra-curricular provision, as well as seeking additional opportunities to enrich this area of the department.

Why choose Performing Arts at Middlewich High School?

We are an inclusive and supportive secondary school with a huge aspirations. Our values: Aspire, Believe, Belong, are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to encourage students to “think big”, to be resilient and to strive to be the best version of themselves. Creating a culture of belonging helps to develop confidence and mutual respect. Performing arts is new and emerging at Middlewich High School, and already students are delving deeply into the new KS3 curriculum for both drama and music. Extra-curricular groups are popular and growing every week. We are working towards a musical production of Moana Jr, due to perform in March; this is a very aspirational project with students leading from the heart of the show; student choreography, set design and more. Students at Middlewich High School have big dreams, believe they can happen and work together to get there.
If you would like to find out more about performing arts at Middlewich High School, please contact the head of performing arts, Lisa Clarke. lclarke@mhs.school

Our mantra “Excellence in Learning – Achievement for All” ensures no student gets left behind and the progress and attainment of all our students is paramount. We are seeking to appoint someone who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement, and is eager to make a difference for the young people.

You will help to shape the future direction of the new performing arts department, and the school, working closely with department leadership to ensure students are able to succeed. Our ambition is to be in the top 20% of school nationally for student outcomes. If you have the energy, enthusiasm and experience to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.

If you are interested in applying for this role, you are strongly encouraged to get your application forms submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

The role is to start in September 2025, or earlier. 

Closing date:  Monday 10th February 2025, 9am

Interview date:  Thursday 13th February 2025