Dance Teacher
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £29,344 - £44,919 (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and creative Dance Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Milton Keynes from January 2026. As part of the schools Expressive Arts department, youll play a key role in fostering students creativity, physical expression, and self-confidence through the power of dance. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ECT with a passion for movement and the arts to make a lasting impact.
* Teach Engaging Dance Lessons: Plan and deliver dynamic dance lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience.
* Develop Students Technique & Creativity: Support students in developing their technical dance skills, creativity, and performance ability, encouraging personal expression through movement.
* Organise School Performances: Contribute to the planning and execution of school dance productions, showcases, and enrichment activities that provide students with real-world performance experience.
* Assess & Monitor Progress: Regularly assess students progress, providing constructive feedback to support their improvement in line with the national curriculum and exam board specifications.
* Collaborate Across the Arts: Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Expressive Arts department, sharing best practices, resources, and ideas for a holistic approach to performing arts education.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience teaching dance at secondary level (KS3/4, and potentially KS5)
* Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the dance curriculum and assessment frameworks
* A deep passion for dance and inspiring students to explore their creativity through movement
* Excellent classroom management and communication skills to engage students and promote a positive learning environment
* A valid, enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one
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