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Head of Dance
MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,550 at current rates)
Full-time or Part-time considered
Permanent
To start: 1st January 2026
Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd September 2025
For interview: To be confirmed
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive excellence in standards in our popular Dance Department.
In the Dance Department, you will find an energetic, open minded and non-judgmental environment. We have developed a diverse curriculum that prides itself on inclusivity, enjoyment and inclusion. We provide a platform for students to perform and express themselves freely. The dancers are at the centre of everything we do. We work hard to stretch the creativity and challenge of young people through performing, creating and appreciating. “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance “(Ecclesiastes. 3.4). The Head of Department works alongside a part-time member of staff.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Dance at Key Stage 3 and 4.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Safeguarding Statement
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.