Teacher of Performing Arts - Maternity Cover
Staindrop Academy
Staindrop Academy
- £32,916 - £51,048 per year
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1st September 2026
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2026
Job overview
At Staindrop Academy, we are excited to be able to offer the opportunity for a Teacher of Performing Arts. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate Teacher of Performing Arts who will grow this area of the curriculum within our Academy. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students to want to participate in The Arts. You will be joining a school that values collaboration and high standards, where you can bring your enthusiasm and expertise to delivering the curriculum and make a lasting impact in our school community.
The Person
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Employees will:
• Contribute effectively to the work of the school and to the achievement of the ‘School Improvement Priorities’.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support our distinctive aims and ethos, to encourage employees and pupils to follow this example.
• Follow school policy regarding care, support and supervision of pupils.
• Attend training and development activities and courses, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development.
• Contribute to a welcoming school culture by promoting mutual respect for all.
• Comply with any reasonable request from a leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
• Work as a team member.
• Act as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Have common duties in the areas of: Quality Assurance, Communication, Professional Practice, Health & Safety, and General Management (where applicable), Financial Management (where applicable), Appraisal, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Induction.
Please see our Candidate Information Pack for full details required for the role.
Attached documents
About Staindrop Academy
- Staindrop Academy
- Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 3JU
- United Kingdom
Staindrop Academy is a successful 11–16 Academy. Set on the western edge of the historic village of Staindrop and overlooking rolling fields and farms, Staindrop Academy is without doubt one of the most attractively situated schools in the region.
Our ethos is built upon a tradition of excellence for the wellbeing, achievements, aspirations and success of our young people. Every child matters at Staindrop and we want them to be happy, valued and successful to fulfil their potential and develop the skills and attributes to succeed in the next stage of their lives.
We are keen for our students to develop as confident, responsible and considerate individuals who excel and make a lasting contribution within and beyond their school life. We are extremely proud of their outstanding achievements in all walks of life. Our students are the finest ambassadors, demonstrating what can be achieved through hard work and a positive attitude. The day-to-day atmosphere of Staindrop is warm, friendly and orderly and visitors always comment on the calm and purposeful atmosphere that pervades every aspect of school life.
The school has recently had a successful Ofsted inspection and was graded ‘Good’. We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised all the excellent work undertaken and has acknowledged that Staindrop Academy truly is a ‘special place’. The report demonstrates the ‘good quality education’ being provided alongside the wonderful culture that exists within the school. We believe that we are ‘building something special’ at the school and the report highlights the drive and improvements for our students and the many key strengths of our academy. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/144991
Location - Staindrop Academy is located in the village of Staindrop at the entrance to Durham Dales. The village is 25 minutes from the centre of Darlington (from which there are mainline East Coast trains every 30 minutes), 25 minutes A1M and 40 minutes to both Newcastle and Gateshead Metrocentre. Newcastle Airport is 60 minutes away.
The coast is 45 minutes to the east and the high Pennines are 20 minutes to the west. The Lake District, Northumberland and the Yorkshire Dales can all be reached within 1 hour. The market town of Barnard Castle is 10 minutes away and has many local amenities and tourist attractions including the Bowes Museum and the historic ruin Barnard Castle. The market town Bishop Auckland is 10 minutes away and has both a Sainsbury’s and Tesco Superstore and is the location for Kynren situated below Auckland Castle. There are a number of primary schools in the surrounding area, all are judged good or outstanding. House prices compare very favourably to many other areas in the country.
Useful Links www.thisisdurham.com www.thisisdurham.com/inspire-me/kynren www.aucklandcastle.org
https://staindropacademy.com/
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