Posted: 12h ago
The role
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Performing Arts (Dance Specialist) to join the Berkshire College of Agriculture team. This is a fixed-term position starting 19th August 2026 to 9th July 2027, working 22 hours per week (0.59 FTE) across Monday, Thursday and Friday.
The salary will be on the Academic Teachers' Pay Scale, ranging from T01 £18,808.81 to T11 £26,959.51 per annum (£31,633 to £45,341 FTE). Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Lecturer in performing Arts (Dance Specialist)
The Lecturer in Performing Arts role’s primary function is to deliver UAL (University of the Arts London) Level 3 programme. Responsibilities include managing the academic cycle through induction, lesson planning, and the provision of ongoing assessment and feedback. You will utilise a diagnostic approach and vocational expertise to guide students through the creative process, supporting them to develop skills across dancing and acting, while ensuring English and Maths are integrated into the curriculum. The successful candidate will work alongside the Performing Arts team including an acting teacher and a vocal coach to organise and carry out shows and performances.
In addition to classroom delivery, you will contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement processes while maintaining professional links with parents and employers to support student progression.
Ideally, candidates should hold a Level 5 teaching qualification or be willing to work toward one. You must have a minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant Performing Arts subject area as well as Level 2 English and Maths qualifications and must have recent experience of teaching Performing Arts alongside a demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Our staff benefit from:
Generous non-working day entitlement
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
Free onsite parking at all sites
Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College sitePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 10th July 2026.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
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