Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range - £51,048 per annum

About the Role
Lift New Rickstones, graded 'Good' (November 2023), offers a state-of-the-art building with fantastic facilities for both students and staff. The academy has experienced significant growth over the last 8 years, with student numbers more than doubling and a new building added to meet demand. It is a popular and oversubscribed choice in the local area.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Performing Arts to join our established department. The Drama department has a strong history of excellent outcomes at KS4 and currently offers the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts - Acting, with the opportunity to review and potentially change the course.

The department benefits from a purpose-built Drama studio and theatre space, both equipped with brand new lighting and sound systems. Musical Theatre Club is very popular and collaborates with the Music department to perform showcases at the end of the Winter and Summer terms. There is enthusiasm to produce a whole school show with strong staff support.

Drama is taught as a discrete subject throughout Key Stage 3, aiming to introduce students to drama and develop their appreciation of theatre’s cultural and historical significance. Students build skills in creating, rehearsing, performing, and evaluating both scripted and improvised drama, fostering confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience, and independence.

Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work, with a friendly and supportive team, high staff retention rates, and a strong focus on professional development through an extensive CPD programme. Our "Curriculum Drivers" encourage students to be safe, happy, proud, and to reach their full potential through mastery, character, and perspective.

Experience
Applications are welcome from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are driven and enthusiastic about Performing Arts.

About you
You should be passionate about inspiring a love of Performing Arts, motivated to contribute to a supportive and ambitious team, and eager to develop students’ skills and confidence through creative teaching.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is expected. Additional qualifications or experience in Performing Arts or Drama education will be advantageous.

Additional Information
Lift Schools offers a well-being cash plan, pension scheme (TPS), and additional benefits including career development and training opportunities, lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships and travel deals, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We follow a fair and consistent recruitment process aligned with safeguarding and welfare standards.