Dance Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Rochdale is seeking a talented Dance Teacher to join a thriving secondary school from January 2027. The role involves delivering energetic, creative Dance lessons that build students' confidence and performance skills across KS3/KS4.

You will contribute to performances, productions and extracurricular activities while fostering an inclusive, high-expectation learning environment within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Dance in a secondary school setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons.
• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation.
• Passionate about developing students' confidence, creativity and performance skills.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Dance lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Encourage participation and support students to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, performances and productions.

Skills

Dance teaching

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Inclusive teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Dance Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Rochdale from January 2027.

We are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring energy, creativity and passion to the classroom, helping students of all abilities develop their performance skills, confidence and enjoyment of dance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department and make a real impact within a school that values the arts as an important part of its curriculum.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Dance lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging participation and supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to contribute to extracurricular activities, performances and productions that play a key role in school life.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Dance in a secondary school setting
• Be able to plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation
• Be passionate about developing students' confidence, creativity and performance skills
• Be committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment

In return, the school offers:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic students
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Whether you are an experienced Dance Teacher or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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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