ACS International Schools requires a passionate and experienced Senior School Performing Arts Teacher at ACS Cobham. The successful candidate will teach IBDP Theatre and Drama to Grades 7-8 (ages 12-14).
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time
Working Hours : Monday to Friday, in-person
This exciting opportunity is ideal for an educator who is committed to nurturing creativity and expression through a broad range of performing arts disciplines, including Theatre and Drama, within an international and inclusive environment.
Our international curriculum—anchored in the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, AP Capstone Diploma, and US High School Diploma—is designed to cultivate not just academic achievement, but life skills, creativity, leadership, and wellbeing.
Performing Arts plays a central role in school life, and we offer extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes to support holistic development.
As our Performing Arts Teacher, you’ll teach across the Senior School (ages 12–18), adapting your lessons to suit a wide range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. Experience delivering the IB curriculum is highly desirable, but a deep passion for engaging students in creative expression is essential.
Inspire and challenge students through dynamic and inclusive Performing Arts teaching
A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Theatre, Performing Arts, or related field) or a B.A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience (post-qualification)
Experience teaching IBDP Theatre is essential
A passion for inspiring students through performance, creativity, and collaboration.
A maximum of 21 teaching hours per week, allowing time for collaboration, planning and feedback
Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals
Exceptional facilities, including a 500+ seat Performing Arts Centre, studios, and rehearsal spaces
Competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including: 3 personal days per year, visa support, optional private medical insurance, pension scheme, relocation allowance*, Home Leave allowance, subsidised canteen, on-site gym access, free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme.
*If you’re excited by the opportunity to teach Performing Arts in a globally-minded, forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.
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