Job Description

Performing Arts Teacher | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Performing Arts Teacher to join an outstanding secondary school in Barking and Dagenham. This is a fantastic chance for a Performing Arts Teacher to become part of a high-achieving and supportive school community where the arts are highly valued and celebrated.

The successful Performing Arts Teacher will join a thriving department with a strong reputation for excellence across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including a highly successful Sixth Form. Students are engaged, motivated, and take pride in their creative work, with many progressing to further study in performing arts-related fields. A Performing Arts Teacher here will benefit from teaching enthusiastic learners who are eager to develop their skills.

Performing Arts plays a central role in school life, and every Performing Arts Teacher contributes to a vibrant enrichment programme that enhances students’ experience beyond the classroom. The department organises regular trips to London’s West End, while each Performing Arts Teacher is encouraged to support termly performances and a popular KS3 Drama Club that builds confidence and creativity.

The school offers a highly supportive environment where a Performing Arts Teacher can thrive professionally. Benefits include:

• Inner London salary (MPS/UPS)
• A collaborative and forward-thinking department
• Excellent facilities and resources for a Performing Arts Teacher
• A successful Sixth Form with strong student outcomes
• Opportunities for a Performing Arts Teacher to lead productions and enrichment

We are looking for a Performing Arts Teacher with strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire students of all abilities. This role would suit an ambitious Performing Arts Teacher eager to make a meaningful impact within an outstanding school.

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Performing Arts Teacher | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 | INDTEACH