Key Role Information

Salary
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/11/2026 00:00
Interview
TBA
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
SLT Teachers MAT pay scale | 1 - 9
Department
Qualified Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.



Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Has the ability to think strategically with imagination, vision, creativity and originality to improve outcomes for studentsessential
An understanding on how data can be used to support student progress and meet ambitious curriculum area and Academy outcomesessential
A positive attitude, flexible approach and excellent communication skillsessential

Experience

Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating an area of a school’s workessential
Experience in developing colleagues e.g. through mentoring, coaching or providing CPDessential

Experience/Knowledge

Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in the curriculum area including assessment strategies, recent research findings and statutory guidance.essential

Personal Attributes

A passion for teaching their subject coupled with a strong vision of how to engage students in their learning and a record of success based on high levels of student achievementessential
Has well developed emotional intelligence and can get people on board easily essential
A willingness to embrace the opportunities offered by academy status and to support our partner schools is essentialessential
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a satisfactory DBS disclosure essential
A strong set of character virtues that can be role modelled to students. essential
Demonstrates strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.essential

Relevant Skills

Can lead, motivate, enthuse and inspire colleagues and students, and win the confidence of colleagues, parents and other stakeholdersessential

About Us


The Burgess Hill Academy

School Office

jobs@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Station Road
Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9EA

Safeguarding Information

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy