The Hamble School, Satchell Lane, Southampton
Closing Date: 20/05/2026
Job Category: Teaching
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Secondary
Job Introduction
Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026
We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher of Dance and Physical Education who has high expectations and continuously strives for the best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. We have been recently graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.
The department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff. The Creative and Performing Arts team are committed to providing students with an outstanding appreciation of the Arts subjects, as well as developing creative and inquisitive minds who aspire to excellence in their practical performance work. As part of the department there is an expectation of staff to contribute to the wider life of the school, offering projects and rehearsals to compliment this vision and support the Arts Team.
We are looking for a strong classroom practitioner who can inspire students. They will have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to make learning exciting, engaging yet challenging in the build‑up leading to examination success.
Responsibilities
Teach Dance at both KS3 and KS4 levels and provide instruction in KS3 Physical Education.
Contribute to the wider life of the school, offering projects and rehearsals to compliment this vision and support the Arts Team.
Qualifications
Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to make learning exciting, engaging, and challenging, leading to examination success.
Benefits
* A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well‑being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
* Strong internal and external training development opportunities (part of PiXL, local school consortia and support staff to do NPQs).
* Personal career development to assist in the fulfilment of your ambitions.
* A well‑equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can use for free.
* The opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school.
* Free on‑site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).
Safer Recruitment
We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. Under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to the interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested.
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