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This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and imaginative Dance Teacher to lead our department. We are looking for a natural leader with a proven track record of examination success who can build on our high standards and bring a fresh vision for high-quality dance education for all students.
The successful candidate will be teaching within our mirrored, spring-floor studios and purpose-built community theatre; you will engage and enthuse students in KS3, in GCSE Dance at KS4 and in RSL Dance at KS5. As a renowned centre of excellence for Dance in the South East, we highly value extra-curricular opportunities and preparing students for local and national performances
Developing creative skills and encouraging young people to engage in Performing Arts is critical to this role. You will be a facilitator of people, developing school-wide initiatives and building relationships with external agencies to ensure Dance remains popular and accessible to all students.
The successful candidate will be well-organised and ready to develop their own leadership skills. You will have already demonstrated an ability to teach to a consistently high standard and understand that the implementation of effective assessment is essential to student progress.
With our ethos of ‘Learning, Respect and Belonging’, we have high aspirations for everyone and we welcome your application bringing enthusiasm and your ability to inspire and transform the lives of our young people. In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the beautiful town of Tenterden in the heart of the Weald of Kent. We invest in our staff and you will be given a full induction programme and continuous coaching support to help you progress throughout your career. All teaching staff are provided with an IT device, discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, enhanced pension contributions and there is a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Tenterden Schools Trust Staff.
Detail your successes in your completed application form and supporting letter and get us excited about you!
Closing date: 17th May 2026 however an early application is encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.
We are not accepting applications from employment agencies for this position but would be delighted to receive a direct application from you.