About The Role Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards) / A degree of equivalent qualification Start Date: 1st September 2026 Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama and Music) to join our fantastic team at MEA Central This is a permanent, full time role starting September 2026. The salary for this post is MPS/UPS on the Teachers Pay Scale. About the role: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama & Music) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons in both Drama and Music. The successful candidate will: Deliver high-quality lessons in Drama and Music that motivate and challenge students Foster a love of the performing arts and encourage participation in extracurricular activities Contribute to school productions, performances and events Support the continued development of the Performing Arts curriculum Work collaboratively within a supportive department and wider school team Who we're looking for: The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified teacher with a specialism in Performing Arts (Drama and Music) Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for practical, hands-on learning Deliver consistently high-quality teaching that inspires and motivates students Have high expectations of students' progress, achievement and behaviour Be committed to inclusive practice and raising outcomes for all learners Work effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description. About the Candidate Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including. High quality CPD for all roles Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible Mental Health First Aid in every school Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk About Us To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1390&source=MCC If the link does not redirect you please copy and paste it directly into your browser: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1390&source=MCC If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation