Dance & Drama Instructor – Maternity Cover (Secondary Setting)
Do you have a background in Dance, Drama or Performing Arts and enjoy working with young people?
Are you looking to bring your skills into a school environment — even if you’ve never worked in one before?
Smile Education are recruiting for a Dance & Drama Instructor for a maternity cover role at a Secondary School in West Bromwich. This position is ideal for applicants with performance-based or coaching backgrounds who are keen to transfer their skills into education.
The role is due to begin after February Half Term, with the potential to continue long-term for the right candidate.
About the SchoolThis inclusive secondary school values:
✔ Creativity & Expression – supporting students to explore performance
✔ Confidence-Building – developing communication, presence and teamwork
✔ Opportunity for All – welcoming instructors from diverse professional backgrounds
The Performing Arts department is supportive, friendly and enjoys showcasing student talent through enrichment, workshops and productions.
What You’ll Be Doing The successful candidate will:
• Lead practical Dance and Drama sessions across KS3 (and some KS4 support)
• Guide students through choreography, movement and performance tasks
• Support confidence, communication and teamwork
• Assist with preparation for assessments and small productions
• Contribute to extracurricular enrichment such as clubs or showcases
• Create a positive, inclusive and enthusiastic learning environment
Who We’re Looking For You do not need to be a qualified teacher to apply for this role.
We welcome applications from:
• Dance or drama coaches
• Choreographers
• Acting coaches or facilitators
• Theatre practitioners
• Creative arts graduates
• Youth theatre leaders
• Freelance or community arts facilitators
• Performing arts professionals
Experience in a school is not essential — full induction and support will be provided.
Ideal applicants will bring:
• A background in dance, drama or performance
• Strong communication and confidence working with young people
• Creativity, energy and an uplifting attitude
• Reliability and professionalism
• Willingness to learn school systems and safeguarding practices
Why This Role Might Appeal to You This role is perfect if you are:
⭐ Considering a future in teaching or youth work
⭐ Looking for consistent daytime hours vs. freelance evenings
⭐ Keen to share your passion for the arts with young people
⭐ Seeking training and development in an educational environment
Other Info
• Maternity cover
• Starts: After February Half Term
• Potential for long-term continuation
• School is based in West Bromwich
• Full training and support provided
• Enhanced DBS required (assistance available if you don’t have one yet)
How to Apply To express interest, please apply online or send your CV to (url removed) if you require additional information please call Stella on (phone number removed). 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