Teacher of Expressive Arts (Music, Dance, Drama) Beacon Hill School
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Job Summary
Beacon Hill School (BHS) is a three-form entry primary school with approximately 540 students. BHS is an accredited IB World School utilising the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum framework. Teaching and learning at BHS is underpinned by a rigorous and student-centred approach to curriculum pedagogy and practice.
Beacon Hill School has supportive dedicated and committed teachers who collaborate with each other and the parent community to ensure every child is supported and challenged to be the best they can be. If you are a motivated enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference to young peoples lives - please apply. We would like to hear from you
Beacon Hill School is now seeking to appoint a Teacher of Expressive Arts (Music Dance Drama) starting from August 2026. The Teacher of Expressive Arts will be an enthusiastic and exemplary classroom practitioner with a passion for performing arts. They will lead the continued development of this dynamic and valued aspect of the curriculum.
Main Accountabilities - Teaching and Learning:
- Work with teachers ensuring the Expressive Arts programme has authentic links across the PYP programme of inquiry
- Teach music skills across the school. Coordinate and prepare students for concerts/performances within the school and across the Foundation
- Coordinate curriculum documentation
- Support assembly programmes
- Coordinate school choirs and orchestra
- Add value to our talented students across the expressive arts areas
- Represent the school at the ESF Curriculum Group
- Experience in teaching children with individual needs
- Have an optimistic outlook and warm personality
- Be focussed and set high expectations in terms of music and other expressive arts outcomes and deliver on these outcomes.
- Have experience or potential to build upon the schools image and profile in terms of expressive arts with parents and the wider community.
- Show evidence of leadership and pedagogy in expressive arts
- Can work successfully as part of a team
- Have evidence of the ability to use technology to support and enhance learning
- Have sound knowledge and understanding of assessment and be able to implement and analyse data
Wider professional roles:
- Plan and engage in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
- Taking responsibility for own professional development to improve teaching and students learning
- Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
- Collaborate with staff to cater for and support students with additional learning needs across a phase of whole school
- Collaborate with the wider ESF community and beyond to enhance learning experiences for students
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Assist with or manage an aspect of daily school management.
- Assist the Principal and/or Vice Principal with the performance of specific functions.
- Contribute to the schools extra-curricular program
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor degree in any subjects with PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) or equivalent
- Relevant teaching experience within a recognized educational organization is preferred
- Relevant qualifications knowledge and experience
- An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum framework (PYP) is highly desirable
Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
If you require any further information please contact Jamie Schmitz (Principal) .
See the BHS websitesand ESF Terms and Conditionfor further details of the schools and remuneration package.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles head of department etc.) within ESF.
ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age race colour gender marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin religion veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information creed citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESFs Personal Data Policy a copy of which will be provided upon request.
ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices with all appointments contingent upon an interview identity verification criminal background checks (including ICPC SCRC and other international background checks as appropriate) assessment of social media presence and positive references.
In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Creative Arts
- Digital Art
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
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