Dance Practitioner

Glenthorne High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenthorne High School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Dance Practitioner to join our thriving Arts Faculty. You will deliver specialist vocational dance training, helping students gain recognised qualifications such as RAD Ballet, ISTD, and other accredited vocational awards.

You will inspire and support students of all abilities, preparing them for assessments and examinations, and helping them develop the technical, creative, and performance skills required for future study and

Qualifications

• No formal software/tools required explicitly stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vocational dance training and support students in gaining RAD Ballet, ISTD, and other accredited awards.
• Inspire and support students of all abilities, preparing them for assessments and examinations.
• Contribute to performances, workshops and enrichment activities to enhance learning.

Skills

Dance instruction

Student assessment

Creative teaching

Enrichment activities

Education

RAD Ballet qualifications

ISTD qualifications

Vocational dance awards

Job description

Glenthorne High School is a vibrant community where staff are appreciated and supported in their work. The school is well managed, and pupil behaviour is excellent creating a calm environment where our pupils can achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Dance Practitioner to join our thriving Arts Faculty and work alongside the Dance Department. The successful candidate will deliver specialist vocational dance training, providing students with opportunities to gain recognised qualifications such as RAD Ballet, ISTD, and other accredited vocational awards.

The role involves inspiring and supporting students of all abilities, preparing them for assessments and examinations, and helping them develop the technical, creative, and performance skills required for future study and careers within the performing arts industry. The practitioner will also contribute to performances, workshops, and enrichment activities that enhance students' learning experiences.

If you are a motivated dance professional with a passion for education and a commitment to developing the next generation of performers, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Glenthorne High School Dance department can offer you:

The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.

Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.

A thriving and successful Dance Department with a strong reputation for achievement and participation.

Opportunities to contribute to a wide range of performances, showcases, competitions, and enrichment activities.

A welcoming, inclusive, and creative environment where the Arts are valued and celebrated.

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' artistic, personal, and professional development.

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the Arts. As a proud holder of the prestigious Platinum Artsmark, the school demonstrates an exceptional commitment to creativity, cultural enrichment, and high-quality arts education. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1,700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular and successful school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: 12pm 25th September 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.