Job Title: Performing Arts Teacher

Location: Darlington

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £160 - £240 per day

Are you a passionate Performing Arts Teacher with experience teaching KS3 and KS4 students?

Do you have strong classroom management and the ability to deliver engaging lessons with planning and marking responsibilities?

Are you looking to join a welcoming secondary school with a strong community feel and supportive leadership team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic secondary school based in Darlington. The school has a welcoming atmosphere, a strong local reputation and has achieved a Good OFSTED rating. With a close-knit community and supportive staff team, the school provides a positive learning environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive.

The school is looking to appoint a Performing Arts Teacher on a permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful Performing Arts Teacher will be teaching students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering engaging lessons alongside planning and marking responsibilities. The school is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Performing Arts Teacher who can inspire students and maintain high classroom standards.

The successful Performing Arts Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Performing Arts specialism

• Experience teaching Performing Arts up to Key Stage 4 / KS4

• Strong classroom management skills

• Experience with planning and marking

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A positive and proactive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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