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Dance & Drama Teacher – Maternity Cover
Are you passionate about inspiring creativity and developing confident young performers?
Do you bring energy, subject expertise and a love of the arts into the classroom?

Smile Education are seeking a Dance and Drama Teacher for a maternity cover role at a secondary school in West Bromwich. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic performing arts specialist to join a supportive department and contribute to a thriving creative curriculum. The role is due to start after February Half Term.

About the School
This welcoming and creative secondary school promotes values of:
✔ Ambition – enabling students to achieve artistic and academic success
✔ Creativity & Expression – providing space for performance and innovation
✔ Respect & Compassion – nurturing students both personally and socially
The Performing Arts team is encouraging, well-organised and committed to showcasing student talent through enrichment, shows and practical learning.

Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Teach Dance and Drama across KS3 & KS4
• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Prepare students for assessments and performance work
• Support confidence, teamwork and creative expression
• Use inclusive teaching approaches to support all learners
• Contribute to productions, clubs and wider arts enrichment
• Maintain strong classroom management and a positive environment

Candidate Profile
We welcome applications from:
• Qualified Dance/Drama/Performing Arts Teachers
• ECTs and early career teachers
• Industry practitioners with teaching experience + QTS
• Specialists with strong performance or choreography experience
Ideally you will demonstrate:
• Strong subject knowledge in Dance and/or Drama
• Confidence delivering practical workshops and performance tasks
• Excellent communication and learner engagement
• Professional standards and reliability
• A passion for supporting young people’s creative development

The School Can Offer
• A supportive arts-focused department
• A positive environment for new and experienced teachers
• Opportunities for extracurricular involvement and showcases
• Good facilities and resources
• Long-term potential depending on departmental need

How to Apply To be considered for this maternity cover Dance & Drama role, please apply online or send your CV to stella@smile-education.co.uk or call Stella on 0121 392 6570 for more details. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.