Dance Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Foxhills in Scunthorpe is seeking a Teacher of Dance to deliver high-quality learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will employ a range of teaching strategies to raise achievement and work within a supportive PE department to help all students achieve their potential.

Essential qualifications include a degree in a related subject and QTS. Experience with AfL, data-informed planning, and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• The candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) to enhance student learning.
• Role requires safeguarding awareness and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Implement a wide range of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, using AfL to improve student performance.
• Use student data to identify development areas and raise standards.
• Collaborate with the department, share good practice, and adopt new approaches to improve outcomes.

Skills

AfL strategies

Data analysis

Student engagement

Education

Degree in related subject

QTS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role: Teacher of Dance

Salary (Actual Salary): £34,069 to £52,835

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

About the Department: As the sole Teacher of Dance within the academy, you would be working alongside the PE department, who are a hard working and close team of four teaching staff. The team work hard to proivde a dymnaic and progressive enviroment for all students to be able to achieve. You will be part of this helpful and supportive team, who are always looking to improve student outcomes and offer a wide range of extra cirricular activites.

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome from the Principal:

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Foxhills in Scunthorpe, a specialist in transformative education and a proud member of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust.

We are an 'Outstanding' rated school by Ofsted, recognised as one of the highest performing in the Local Authority. Our relentless pursuit of first-class learning ensures our students make, on average, over half a grade more progress across all subjects than students nationally.

What truly sets us apart is our incredible, dedicated team. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to our vibrant community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset.

We empower our staff to do their best work, supported by outstanding training and CPD. If you share our passion for making a real difference and want to shape the next stage of your career, we would be delighted to welcome you. I look forward to meeting you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.