Teacher of Performing Arts

Salary: PT1 – EPT3 United Learning Pay Scale (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Reporting to: Head of Drama About the Role Holland Park School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and highly motivated Performing Arts Teacher to work across both the Music and Drama departments. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher to contribute to two thriving subject areas within one of the country’s most ambitious and rapidly improving state schools. The successful candidate will teach both Music and Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. They will play a central role in the wider cultural life of the school, contributing to the extensive programme of performances, concerts, productions and enrichment opportunities which are a defining feature of Holland Park School. Performing arts are central to the identity of the school. Each year, Holland Park School delivers a major whole-school production to a standard comparable with leading independent schools, alongside numerous concerts, showcases and live performances throughout the year. Students are passionate about the arts and participation levels are exceptionally high. We are looking for a teacher who combines excellent classroom practice with creativity, warmth, high expectations and a genuine passion for performance. The successful candidate will be someone who is excited by the opportunity to work collaboratively across both departments and help further strengthen the school’s already outstanding performing arts provision Safeguarding All applicants will be required to undertake the appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If yo