Performing Artist in Residence (Dance specialist with Music)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Exmouth Community College is seeking to appoint a full-time Performing Artist in Residence Dance Specialist (with Music) as part of a strategic commitment to becoming a centre of excellence for Performing Arts.
• This role represents a key move in strengthening, sustaining, and expanding high-quality Dance and Performing Arts provision across the college. Working closely with the Head of Faculty, the Artist in Residence will play a pivotal role in safeguarding provision at KS3, GCSE, and A-Level by providing specialist artistic support and continuity, including structured cover in the event of staff absence.
• The post is not a timetabled teaching role. Instead, the Artist in Residence will support learning within lessons, rehearsals, and assessment processes where appropriate, ensuring consistency and high standards during periods of increased demand such as examinations, productions, and performances.

If you are able to meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.

Full details and an application form can be downloaded here: Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (tedwraggtrust.co.uk)

Closing date

14th June 2026 (This job advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested)

Interview date

W/C 22nd June 2026

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

Exmouth Community College is committed to providing the best possible care and education to our pupils and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our commitment, we need to ensure that all potential employees satisfy our employment checks. Please note that where appropriate, shortlisted and/or potentially suitable applicants will be required to undertake further checks. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure (with Barred List check) will be required before the successful candidate can commence employment at Exmouth Community College.