Teacher of Drama and Dance- Maternity Cover at Northgate High School
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* Job Reference: EDV/2025/NHS/23155
* Location: Cemetery Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EU
* Contract Type: Temporary
* Contract Term: Full-Time
* Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
* For two terms, commencing: January 2026
* Closing Date: 9:00am, 21st Nov 2025
* Start Date: 5th January 2026
* Positions Available: 1
* Interview Date(s): TBC
About this Role
Teacher of Drama and Dance
Maternity Cover
MPS/UPR
Commencing January 2026 for 2 terms
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful drama and dance department. You must be able to demonstrate high quality teaching, a passion for your subject, strong subject knowledge and the ability to establish positive relationships with our students.
The drama and dance department is a supportive and welcoming department with a huge amount of experience. Their strengths are their ability to communicate their passion for the subject and build positive and productive relationships with pupils. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
You will be joining a school where staff share best practice so that our standard of teaching and support is both high quality and continually developing. We are proud to be the only University accredited laboratory school in Norfolk. As a Laboratory School we are committed to research-based practice which is strengthened through peer‑to‑peer learning, ongoing professional development and collaboration with other schools and partners.
Whilst there are accredited schools all over the world, we were the first in Norfolk to be selected. We were approached to be part of University of Greater Manchester's Laboratory School network because of our Good OFSTED rating, our strong exam results, our ethos and our record of researched‑based pedagogy.
Responsibilities
* Someone who is a highly motivated and inspiring classroom practitioner.
* Someone with vision, energy and a real passion for drama and dance.
* Able to teach drama and dance Year 7 to Year 13.
* Able to enthuse students of all ages and abilities.
In return for the right candidate, we are offering:
* A competitive salary in line with MPS, UPR.
* All the advantages of a successful academy group.
* Being part of an extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and continued professional development opportunities.
* Support from creative and innovative colleagues that will ensure your professional practice continues to develop.
* A stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued and makes a significant contribution to the school/college.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Opportunity of additional paid duties.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Access to high‑quality musculoskeletal physiotherapy provision.
* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
Contact Details
Mrs Steer
01362 697033
businessmanager@northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Northgate High School
Cemetery Road, Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 2EU
01362697033
office@northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025 at 9.00am.
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