Drama & Music Associate

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Performing Arts specialist to join our vibrant school community and help bring the performing arts to life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is truly passionate about both disciplines and is eager to inspire the next generation of performers. Whether your strengths lie in drama, music, or a combination of both, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering an engaging and dynamic programme that celebrates creativity, expression, and performance.

Working closely with experienced teaching staff, you will support lessons across Key Stage 3 and above, contributing to practical, performance-led learning experiences that capture students’ imagination. You will also have the opportunity to deliver high-quality lessons to allocated classes and encourage students to build confidence in their communication, performance, and creative skills. Your energy and enthusiasm will help create an environment where students feel inspired to explore their artistic potential.

Beyond the classroom, you will be at the heart of a thriving co-curricular programme, supporting clubs, ensembles, workshops, and school productions. From rehearsals to live performances, you will play an integral role in bringing concerts, showcases, and productions to life, helping students develop teamwork, resilience, and a love of the performing arts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who will enjoy being fully immersed in the creative life of a school.

In this role you will also cover lessons across the school when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work to students and providing clear feedback on student engagement and progress.

You may be a Drama or Music graduate or someone who has worked in the performing arts, with some experience of working with students in KS3 and above, whether in a school, theatre group, or music setting. You may be considering a future career in teaching, or looking to share your passion for drama and music to develop young talent, excited to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and creative environment.

Core Responsibilties

Play an active role in shaping and enriching the Drama and Music curriculum, contributing creative ideas and fresh perspectives.
Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to assigned classes, following departmental schemes of work and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Support the day-to-day delivery of an inspiring Drama and Music programme, working closely with teaching staff to enhance lessons, including practical and performance-based activities.
Assist with lesson preparation, including setting up, organising, and maintaining rehearsal spaces, instruments, and technical equipment.
Encourage and support students in developing their performance, communication, and creative expression skills.
Help maintain and organise departmental resources, ensuring equipment is well cared for and readily accessible.
Contribute enthusiastically to a vibrant co-curricular programme, including clubs, ensembles, workshops, and enrichment activities.
Provide hands-on support in the planning, rehearsal, and delivery of school productions, concerts, showcases, and performances.
Supervise and guide students during rehearsals and live events, fostering confidence and teamwork.
Champion the performing arts within the school community, helping to celebrate and promote student achievements.
Cover lessons across the school where teachers are absent as required, confidently delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects and providing clear feedback on student engagement and progress

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale Point Range 17 – 19 (£27,251.63 - £28,165.23 actual, £31,022 - £32,062 FTE)

Location

Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0HG

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date for applications: Monday 22 June 2026 (9.00am)

Please complete the Application Form
Along with your completed application form, please provide a Letter of Application indicating how your values, previous or current responsibilities and/or experience are particularly relevant to this post and indicating what you can offer to Pate’s Grammar School. Please review the Job Description and ensure you highlight how your skills and experience meet these expectations.

Please email your completed Application Form and Letter of Application to jobs@patesgs.org