About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate teacher of A Level Dance to join our outstanding Performing Arts team for a maternity cover. We are seeking an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire, challenge and support learners across A Level Dance and BTEC Dance.
Working within our vibrant Performing Arts department, you will join a team dedicated to creativity, high standards, and exceptional student outcomes. The department delivers a wide range of successful courses, including BTEC Performing Arts pathways, A Level Dance and Drama, and HNC Musical Theatre, alongside extensive enrichment and industry-focused opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A proven track record of delivering high-quality A Level Dance teaching at post‑16 level.
* Strong subject knowledge and current industry practices.
* Experience preparing students for both academic and practical assessments, with an understanding of current AQA A Level Dance and BTEC specifications as well as supporting them with next steps and progression.
* The ability to nurture confident, skilled performers through structured training, rehearsal processes and performance projects.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a genuine commitment to raising aspirations and expanding creative potential.
Industry experience, choreography experience, or a background in Dance performance-making would be advantageous.
If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner with a passion for Dance, we would love to hear from you.
Reasons to Join Us
* We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
* We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
* We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
* We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
* We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
* We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
* Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
* Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
* 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre‑employment procedures on all potential new employees.
Equality and Diversity
The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
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