Teacher of Acting

Teacher of Acting

Job Title: Teacher of Acting (F/T)

Reporting to: Director of Acting

Salary: Main Scale 1 (£32,916) to Upper Pay Scale 3 (£51,048)

Start Date: 1st September 2026 (or soon thereafter)

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and vibrant creative and performing arts academy with staff and students who are truly delightful. Specialising in Creative, Digital, and Performing Arts, students must earn a place on their chosen arts pathway through an aptitude process which means they value their place at the academy. As a result, behaviour is exemplary.   

We are rightly proud of our recent Ofsted report (May 2023) which gives a true picture of what life in the academy is like. We highly recommend that you read the report before applying and that you book a tour with the Vice Principal to get a feel for our ethos, to meet our fantastic students, and to gain an impression of the learning environment. Our report can be found here:

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, optimistic and talented practitioner to join our successful Acting team. Results are excellent with at least 96% of KS4 students achieving the top grades (Dist/Dist*) on the BTEC Level 2 Tech Award last year. Similarly, 82% of students in Year 13 achieved at least Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (or higher) for their BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting). The department is experienced and supportive of teachers and students alike. We are ambitious for our students and work collaboratively to ensure all learners are passionate about the subject and achieve well. The Acting Department benefits from dedicated teaching studios and a spacious work area for staff, as well as the use of BOA Theatre and external venues for annual productions. 

Key Stage 4 students are entered for the BTEC Level 2 TECH Award in Performing Arts (Acting). Post-16 students in Year 12 and Year 13 follow the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Acting). Schemes of learning for both courses are completely bespoke and fully resourced with our own high-quality lessons and formative assessments, taking full account of teacher workload. 

The Academy is looking for someone who has: 

• Qualified teacher status and a good degree in a relevant subject area. 

• A strong track record as an exceptional Teacher of Acting or the ability to demonstrate you are developing excellent practice (if an ECT). 

• A passion for acting / drama which is evident in day-to-day classroom practice 

• An in-depth knowledge of relevant assessment / examination content and the ways in which it is commonly assessed. 

• A thoughtful approach and the ability to reflect on the effectiveness of teaching and make impactful improvements. 

• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds. 

• The ability to work closely with others as part of a small team. 

• Reliability and strong personal organisation and time-management skills. 

• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 

• The ability to guide students’ academic, personal, and professional development as a form tutor. 

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt positively in the face of change. 

• An excellent record of attendance and punctuality. 

This role is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher, as we can offer the experience and support to help you develop and further your career. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the future of education within a world-class academy. If you share the academy’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

How to apply:

Please complete the electronic application form that has been uploaded in the attachments section of this advert and submit to [email protected] by the deadline.

Please contact  [email protected] if you require any further details or would like to book a tour of the Academy ahead of the closing date. 

We reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as a satisfactory online activity search.