Teacher of Performing Arts

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;

1. have outstanding interpersonal skills; 
2. be relentless in their commitment to the success of all those that they teach; 
3. 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.