Teacher of Performing Arts (Full or Part Time)

We’re excited to be offering a brand-new opportunity at Wolgarston High School as part of a wider expansion of our school curriculum — and we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about Music and Drama and ready to make a real difference.



From September 2025, we’re introducing this new role to give our students access to a broader, more enriching curriculum. It’s a fantastic chance to bring your creativity and subject knowledge into a school that values both academic achievement and personal development.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from someone who:

- Has a strong subject knowledge and a real enthusiasm for Music and Drama.

- Is confident teaching across the Performing Arts curriculum and can teach Music up to GCSE level.

- Can engage and inspire students across all Key Stages, helping them to achieve their full potential.

- Is happy to get involved in extra-curricular activities, supporting students to grow in confidence and creativity beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, if you’re passionate about your subject and committed to helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

At Wolgarston, we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive school community. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality teaching and a curriculum that reflects their interests and aspirations. We’re equally committed to supporting our staff, and we value the unique contribution each person brings to our school.

This is a great opportunity to be part of something new — to shape a subject area and help us offer something truly special to our students.

We welcome informal visits to the school from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or call please contact Sheila Cooper (Heads PA) on s-cooper@penkvalley.co.uk

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
• Be a passionate teacher who contributes effectively to whole school improvement
• Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
• Have high expectations of themselves and others
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and a good team player

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.