Teacher of KS3 Performing Arts; Music & Drama

Teacher of KS3 Performing Arts (Music & Drama), 0.6 FTE, maternity cover from 01/09/2026

Bristol Free School is a successful and heavily oversubscribed secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form serving the community of North‑West Bristol. We are a caring school with a highly qualified and committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching alongside high professional standards. All staff and students are greatly valued and the emphasis on student and staff wellbeing is central to our culture.

At Bristol Free School, we are committed to encouraging and inspiring every child to fulfil their potential. We provide our students with the necessary skills to achieve academic and personal growth so they truly thrive, both socially and emotionally. We are excited to be advertising for a Teacher of KS3 Performing Arts (Music & Drama) to secure progress for our students through the provision of high‑quality teaching and learning.

BFS is part of Russell Education Trust, a multi‑academy trust comprising of 1 primary and 5 secondary schools spread across South England, facilitating best practice and shared practice across the schools, blended with local partnership working. We are looking for someone who is committed to our school values of community, ambition and opportunity for all. BFS is an inclusive environment where support staff are highly valued and integral to our school community.

What we are looking for:

• an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Performing Arts
• someone with a good understanding of relevant curriculum areas, including a good understanding of assessment and monitoring procedures
• experience of teaching or teaching practice of Music & Drama at Key Stage 3
• a willingness to learn and apply new techniques that contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning
• a teacher who expects and demonstrates the highest standards
• a teacher who can enthuse a range of students with varying needs

Bristol Free School can offer you:

• a rewarding and dynamic job valued as one that will make a lasting and positive impact on our school community
• welcoming and inclusive working environment where well‑being is central to our culture
• career development, and CPD courses, with Trust‑wide collaboration across 5 schools at whole school and subject level
• access to the Teacher Government Pension Scheme
• access to an Employee Wellbeing Hub
• free parking onsite

As the contract is 0.6 FTE, there is flexibility around the working pattern. Applicants who can teach only one specialism are welcome to apply.

BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.

Safeguarding Statement We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.