Dance Teacher Required

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate and talented Dance Teacher for a maternity cover contract starting January 2026. The role offers the opportunity to teach GCSE Dance within a vibrant Performing Arts department and can be made full-time with additional responsibilities. Strong community and supportive ethos in the school enhance the creative learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Access to dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE Dance is required.
• QTS is mandatory.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging GCSE Dance lessons.
• Deliver high-quality PE lessons.
• Contribute to extracurricular dance activities.

Skills

Teaching KS4 Dance

Collaborative work in a department

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and talented Dance Teacher to join our vibrant Performing Arts department on an maternity cover contract starting January 2026. The role offers an exciting opportunity to teach GCSE Dance and contribute to a dynamic and creative curriculum.

While the Dance element of the timetable is part-time, the position can be made full-time with additional PE and general cover responsibilities across the school.

The Role

Teach engaging and inspiring GCSE Dance lessons (no KS5 required).

Deliver high-quality PE lessons and general subject cover when needed.

Contribute to extracurricular dance and performance opportunities.

Work collaboratively within a supportive and energetic department.

About the school

The school is a forward‑thinking, inclusive secondary located in the heart of Lambeth. It prides itself on its strong sense of community, supportive ethos, and commitment to high standards in both academic and creative subjects. The Performing Arts play a central role in school life, and students benefit from excellent facilities and a culture that values creativity and self‑expression.

Requirements

• Have experience teaching KS4 Dance.
• A QTS.
• Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff we register will undergo thorough interviewing, referencing checks and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations) to ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
• Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call David Singh on or email.