Dance Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Truro is looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Dance teacher to join their Creative Arts Department. This part-time role requires teaching two afternoons a week, with potential for additional hours for extracurricular activities. Successful candidates must have experience in dance teaching and be committed to high educational standards. A passion for fostering student achievement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching GCSE Dance, including theory would be an advantage.
• Ability to provide insight into dance styles.
• Enthusiasm and qualifications in Dance.

Responsibilities

• Teach Dance two afternoons a week.
• Provide after-school extracurricular activities.

Skills

Dance teaching experience

Knowledge of contemporary, ballet, and hip-hop

Ability to teach GCSE Dance

Job description

Overview

The opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a well qualified and enthusiastic Dance teacher to join our Creative Arts Department. The successful candidate will be able to provide an insight into the styles of the 6 anthology works which are contemporary, ballet, hip-hop and inclusive dance. Experience of teaching GCSE Dance, including theory would be an advantage.

What we're looking for

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

This position is available for an immediate start. It is a part time role with the hours of work being two afternoons a week 3-5pm. The days of work can be determined by mutual agreement. There may be opportunities for additional hours for extra-curricular clubs which could be run at lunchtime or after school.

What the school offers

The School:

We are a popular school, over-subscribed in several year groups, we have 1568 on roll and this is growing! Mr Steve Mulcahy, has been our Headteacher since 2008.

The building and grounds are part of a MITIE contract.

We have high expectations of our students and the staff who work with them. We have an ARB on site which is very much part of our school. Our outside environment is extensive.

Ethos

We drive to ensure that everyone can ‘Be the best that they can be’ and this includes both staff and students. Our standards are high and our aim is for all children to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities. Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment: Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications Satisfactory health check All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.