Key Role Information

Salary
Teacher's Main Pay Scale
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/05/2026 09:00
Interview
ASAP
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS
Department
Performing Arts
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic Teacher to join our thriving and dynamic Performing Arts Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Drama and, ideally, has additional expertise in Film or Production Arts to contribute to the continued success and growth of our department. 

Whether you are an experienced educator or a newly qualified teacher, you will have the chance to inspire and engage students across all Key Stages, fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for the Performing Arts. 

What We Are Looking For: 

  • A committed, innovative, and inspirational teacher with a passion for Performing Arts. 
  • Expertise in Drama; knowledge or experience in Film or Production Arts would be highly advantageous. 
  • The ability to deliver high-quality teaching that motivates students to excel in all aspects of the curriculum. 
  • A team player who will bring energy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to our department. 
  • A dedication to ensuring that every learner matters, with a strong focus on raising aspirations and outcomes for all students. 

What We Offer: 

  • The opportunity to join a successful and expanding Performing Arts Department. 
  • A supportive and creative team environment. 
  • Professional development opportunities to help you grow and achieve your career goals. 
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and learning. 

If you share our vision of achieving high standards for all and have the ambition to inspire the next generation of creative minds, we would love to hear from you. 

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may be conducted at any stage prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity. 

For further details about the role, please contact the school directly at recruitment@canterbury.kent.sch.uk 

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Performing Arts to our team to help us achieve excellence through effective teaching and learning. 

Benefits

Staff Wellbeing Programme
Free / discounted food and drink
Free staff lunch, tea and coffee, as well as an onsite coffee shop, Hat Hats, with staff discount.
Discounted Gym membership
Reduced staff membership fees for Lifestyle Fitness Gym, located on campus.
Staff Employee Assistance Programme
Offering a wide range of discounts.
Staff surveys and voicing
Flexible working patterns
Flexible working patterns and arrangements, both in teams and on an individual basis, using rotas to support this as appropriate.
Supportive approach to absence requests
Positive and supportive approach to CPD
Use of PPA time
Range of counselling services

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

Knowledge of policies and proceduresessential
Ability to use a range of imaginative teaching strategies to engage pupilsessential
Knowledge of essential concepts and skillsessential
IT Skillsessential

Personal Attributes

Willingness to learn and developessential
Resilienceessential
Good influencing skillsessential
Responsible & conscientious approach to Health & Safetyessential
Flexible and adaptable attitude essential
Can relate well to children, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordinglyessential
Able to motivate and inspire pupilsessential
Able to establish a safe and purposeful classroom environmentessential
Positive approach to problem solvingessential
High standards of professionalismessential
Ability to maintain confidentialityessential

Relevant Experience

Working in a school

About Us

The Canterbury Academy

Jemma McClean

jmcclean@canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Knight
Avenue
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8QA

Safeguarding Information

The Canterbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. A satisfactory DBS disclosure must be presented to the Academy before any employment can commence.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found, concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children, will be discussed at the interview stage.