Position: Performing Arts Teacher (Drama or Music Specialist)
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX
Salary: Up to £46,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate practitioner to join our independent school, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Whether your background is in drama, music or both, you will nurture creativity, confidence, emotional expression and personal growth through the performing arts.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
* Plan and deliver engaging Performing Arts lessons tailored to the needs of SEMH learners.
* Develop a flexible, individualized curriculum aligned with school aims and the National Curriculum, with a specialist focus in drama or music.
* Create a safe, supportive and inspiring learning environment that promotes emotional well‑being and creative expression.
* Use a range of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
* Assess and monitor student progress, providing personalised feedback and guidance.
Collaboration & Support
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider support team to ensure holistic support for students.
* Integrate performing arts approaches into therapeutic and SEMH‑supportive practice where appropriate.
* Contribute to whole‑school initiatives, events and cross‑curricular projects.
Enrichment
* Organise and lead extracurricular performing arts activities, clubs or productions that support social and emotional development.
* Encourage student participation in performances, showcases and creative projects.
About You
Essential
* A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent).
* Proven experience teaching drama or music, ideally with SEMH learners.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient approach.
* Flexibility, creativity and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of SEMH students.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Driving licence required.
Desirable
* Experience with music technology, performance direction or creative arts therapy approaches.
* Knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation.
Benefits
* Life assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* "Your Wellbeing Matters": mental health support and physical health checks.
* Flexible benefits platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, cycle to work scheme and electric car purchase scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
* Family growth support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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