Dance Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Ashford, Kent, is looking for a passionate Dance Teacher to inspire students in Key Stage 3 and 4. The role includes planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and fostering a creative environment. The candidate must be a Fully Qualified Teacher with a degree in a relevant field. Opportunities for career progression may arise.

Benefits

Competitive pay with weekly payments via PAYE

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Access to free CPD and professional development

Opportunities for long-term or permanent contracts

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Dance at secondary level.
• DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Strong communication skills and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Dance lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor and assess student progress and encourage exploration of dance styles.
• Organise extracurricular dance performances and create a supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Dance techniques

Education

Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT) with UK QTS

Degree or equivalent qualification in Dance

Job description

Teaching Personnel is excited to support a well-regarded secondary school in Ashford, Kent with the recruitment of a passionate and talented Dance Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire and engage students in dance, developing their skills, creativity, and performance abilities across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

You will be responsible for delivering dynamic and engaging Dance lessons that foster physical expression, technique, and creativity.

• Plan and deliver high-quality Dance lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Encourage students to explore a range of dance styles and techniques.

• Monitor and assess student progress in line with school and exam board expectations.

• Organise and support extracurricular dance performances and activities.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

• Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT) with UK QTS is essential.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Dance, Performing Arts, or related field.

• Experience teaching Dance at secondary level.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).

• Competitive pay with weekly payments via PAYE.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Access to free CPD and professional development via our CPD Academy.

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent contracts and career progression.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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