Teacher of Music/Performing Arts

Inspire creativity and nurture talent at Thistley Hough Academy! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Music and Performing Arts to join our vibrant and ambitious department. Job Title: Teacher of Music/Performing Arts Location: Thistley Hough Academy, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 Start Date: September 2026 (later start date will be considered) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: full time (32.5 hours per week) About You: Thistley Hough Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Music and Performing Arts to join our creative and supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts, committed to delivering high‑quality lessons, and dedicated to helping every student thrive. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who share our vision for inspiring a love of music and performance across the academy. Our Ideal candidate will have: Qualified teacher status. Successful experience of teaching Music and Performing Arts at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. A proven track record of delivering strong progress outcomes. About the Performing Arts Department: Performing Arts is an integral part of Thistley Hough Academy’s broad, balanced and knowledge‑led curriculum. The Academy ensures that all students experience a rich and inspiring education across a wide range of subjects, including the creative arts, as part of its commitment to delivering a rigorous, ambitious curriculum for every learner. About Thistley Hough Academy: Thistley Hough Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Proudly celebrating our best-ever GCSE results in 2025, we are one of the city’s highest achieving non-selective schools. Significantly oversubscribed, our success reflects expert teaching, high expectations, and a culture of kindness. Our core values, Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a broad, ambitious cu