Teacher of Expressive Arts
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 08f28725-1440-4876-b6a7-60654467e623 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose
• Ensure an outstanding Catholic educational experience which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils
• Deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within Music and Drama
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocated
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Music and Drama curriculum
• Inspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school
Progress
• Be accountable for outcomes within the teaching groups allocated
• Ensure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils within your classes to make good progress
• Track student achievement regularly across the teaching groups allocated, transforming data into action
Teaching and Learning
• Set high expectations for yourself for quality teaching and learning in your Music and Drama classes
• Ensure planning meets the needs of all learners
• Deliver engaging lessons which have frequent and accurate assessment, feedback and intervention
Curriculum
• Assist in the development of schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies and teaching strategies within designated curriculum areas
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologies
• Display highly effective subject knowledge
School Ethos and Culture
• Help foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school’s Mission Statement
• Ensure that the school’s vision is understood and clearly and effectively articulated to all pupils
• Promote the school’s ethos and culture to the broader community
Developing self and working with others
• Actively partake in the school’s development scheme through participation in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive school culture
• Celebrate the achievements of individual students
• Work effectively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development
• Engage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the post
• Willingness to deliver extracurricular activities including afterschool sessions
Other Specific Duties
All Teaching Staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed above
Many specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which the Deputy Director of Expressive Arts will develop proactively
Our Teacher of Expressive Arts will be expected to raise the profile of music and drama across the school and have the willingness to offer extra-curricular activities e.g. lead a choir, band, and/or orchestra
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. The post holder will be expected tocomply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure
What the school offers its staff
We are a good oversubscribed school (OFSTED 2022) locatedin Stockport, South of Manchester. Our school is made up of825 students and 100 staff. St James’ Catholic High Schoolis a thriving Catholic community that places children atthe centre of everything we do. The Diocese of Shrewsburyjudged our school to be a “Good” Catholic school.
St James’ is a highly academic performing school:
• In 2025, 73% of students attained a Grade 4 or above in both English & Mathematics (the equivalent to the old Grade C) with 46% achieving a Grade 5 or above in both English & Mathematics
• 82 grade 9s and 115 grade 8s were awarded to our students in 2025, demonstrating exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
• Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects placing us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally
Our school is at the cutting edge of teaching and learningand thrives on providing outstanding opportunities for theyoung people we serve. All our staff work to provide our youngpeople with the skills, knowledge and understanding in orderto achieve their full potential.
Inspired by the example of St James, the purpose of ourschool is ‘To educate and develop global Catholic citizens’.Our three school values of Family, Faith and Excellenceare lived out every single day by staff, students and allstakeholders.
The reputation of our school is exceptional within Stockportand across the Shrewsbury Diocese for academic excellence,impeccable pupil conduct and for providing outstandingadditional opportunities for our young people. The result isthat our young people develop into global Catholic citizenswho are proud to profess their faith and who make a positivecontribution to society.
Commitment to safeguarding
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Purpose
• Ensure an outstanding Catholic educational experience which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils
• Deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within Music and Drama
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocated
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Music and Drama curriculum
• Inspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school
Progress
• Be accountable for outcomes within the teaching groups allocated
• Ensure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils within your classes to make good progress
• Track student achievement regularly across the teaching groups allocated, transforming data into action
Teaching and Learning
• Set high expectations for yourself for quality teaching and learning in your Music and Drama classes
• Ensure planning meets the needs of all learners
• Deliver engaging lessons which have frequent and accurate assessment, feedback and intervention
Curriculum
• Assist in the development of schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies and teaching strategies within designated curriculum areas
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologies
• Display highly effective subject knowledge
School Ethos and Culture
• Help foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school’s Mission Statement
• Ensure that the school’s vision is understood and clearly and effectively articulated to all pupils
• Promote the school’s ethos and culture to the broader community
Developing self and working with others
• Actively partake in the school’s development scheme through participation in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive school culture
• Celebrate the achievements of individual students
• Work effectively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development
• Engage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the post
• Willingness to deliver extracurricular activities including afterschool sessions
Other Specific Duties
All Teaching Staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed above
Many specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which the Deputy Director of Expressive Arts will develop proactively
Our Teacher of Expressive Arts will be expected to raise the profile of music and drama across the school and have the willingness to offer extra-curricular activities e.g. lead a choir, band, and/or orchestra
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. The post holder will be expected tocomply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure
What the school offers its staff
We are a good oversubscribed school (OFSTED 2022) locatedin Stockport, South of Manchester. Our school is made up of825 students and 100 staff. St James’ Catholic High Schoolis a thriving Catholic community that places children atthe centre of everything we do. The Diocese of Shrewsburyjudged our school to be a “Good” Catholic school.
St James’ is a highly academic performing school:
• In 2025, 73% of students attained a Grade 4 or above in both English & Mathematics (the equivalent to the old Grade C) with 46% achieving a Grade 5 or above in both English & Mathematics
• 82 grade 9s and 115 grade 8s were awarded to our students in 2025, demonstrating exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
• Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects placing us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally
Our school is at the cutting edge of teaching and learningand thrives on providing outstanding opportunities for theyoung people we serve. All our staff work to provide our youngpeople with the skills, knowledge and understanding in orderto achieve their full potential.
Inspired by the example of St James, the purpose of ourschool is ‘To educate and develop global Catholic citizens’.Our three school values of Family, Faith and Excellenceare lived out every single day by staff, students and allstakeholders.
The reputation of our school is exceptional within Stockportand across the Shrewsbury Diocese for academic excellence,impeccable pupil conduct and for providing outstandingadditional opportunities for our young people. The result isthat our young people develop into global Catholic citizenswho are proud to profess their faith and who make a positivecontribution to society.
Commitment to safeguarding
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.