Teacher of Performing Arts (Music Specialist) at The Milton Keynes Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MKA/22714

Location

Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,650.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
(MPR–UPR) plus TLR available for suitable candidate

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 19th Apr, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Job Title: Performing Arts Teacher (Music Specialist)

Location: The Milton Keynes Academy

Salary: £31,650–£51,048 (MPR–UPR) plus TLR available for suitable candidate

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:25am – 15:25pm 

Application Closing Date: 19 April 2026

About You:

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Subject Leader for Performing Arts with a strong specialism in Music. You are a strategic thinker and creative practitioner who brings clarity, purpose, and passion to the role. You understand how an exceptional Performing Arts curriculum can transform students’ confidence, character, and future opportunities — and you are committed to leading a team that delivers exactly that.

You lead with conviction and compassion, modelling outstanding classroom practice while supporting colleagues to refine and elevate their own. You combine high expectations with a collaborative and nurturing approach, ensuring that the Performing Arts team feels valued, supported, and driven to excel.

As a confident curriculum leader, you bring expertise in planning, shaping, and evaluating programmes of study that meet the needs of all learners. You recognise the power of performance, community, and creativity, and you ensure that Music and Performing Arts sit proudly at the heart of the school’s identity.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic development and continual refinement of the Performing Arts curriculum.

Monitor and evaluate teaching quality across the department.

Ensure assessment practice is robust and effective.

Line manage Performing Arts staff and visiting Music Teachers.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development.

Lead department meetings and collaborative planning.

Track, analyse, and report on student progress.

Oversee enrichment, performances, productions, and community events.

Manage budgets, resources, and safe deployment of spaces.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

A strong background in Music education and the ability to teach across key stages.

Experience leading or contributing to a Performing Arts department.

Excellent teaching practice and strong subject knowledge.

Experience in coaching, mentoring, or line‑managing staff.

A proven track record of securing strong student outcomes.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and high‑quality opportunities for all students.

About our performance Arts and Design department

Our Performing Arts team is creative, supportive, and passionate about delivering exceptional opportunities in Music, Drama, and Dance. We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum and a thriving programme of performances, clubs, and community partnerships. As Subject Leader, you will shape the department’s vision and ensure excellence across all areas.

About The Milton Keynes Academy:

At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students.

We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.

Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Zoe.Dempsey-Vicent@miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.