Lead Teacher of Performing Arts

Position Details

• Type of Position: Lead Teacher
• Subject: Performing Arts
• Salary: Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Range plus TLR2:1
• Start Date: September 2026
• Closing Date: Midday, Friday, 27 February 2026

The Lenham School is an OFSTED GOOD school with an exciting opportunity to join our successful Performing Arts Team. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Teacher of Performing Arts with the flexibility to teach Music.

The role of Lead Teacher of Performing Arts is for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both pupils and staff, along with wanting to be part of a family friendly, team based workforce.

This post would be suitable for an experienced, talented teacher looking for leadership responsibilities.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Claire Rush by email on recru providing a telephone number on which we can contact you.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday, 27 February 2026 however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date.
Interviews are available immediately, so we welcome early applications, which will be reviewed continuously.

Please submit completed applications to recru

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.