Dance Teacher - SEND School

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEND school in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Dance Teacher to join their team 4 days a week. The role involves delivering engaging dance sessions tailored to students with autism and complex learning difficulties, fostering their confidence and creativity. The school values a supportive environment where every achievement is celebrated, making it an ideal place for both students and staff.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Personal support from a dedicated consultant

Streamlined registration and bookings

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Dance Teacher with QTS, QTLS or equivalent.
• Experience in a SEND setting is a bonus.
• Calm and patient individual with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lively and accessible dance sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Support students' social, emotional, and educational development through creative movement.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Adaptability

Confidence in delivering to small groups

Education

QTS, QTLS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Dance Teacher – SEND School
Location: South Sheffield
Contract: 4 Days a Week (Long-Term)
Start Date: ASAP

Fancy turning your moves into moments that matter?

We’re working with a brilliant SEND school in Sheffield that’s on the lookout for a passionate, creative Dance Teacher to join their team 4 days a week. The school caters to young people in KS3 and KS4 with autism and complex learning difficulties — and they’re keen for someone who can help students express themselves, build confidence, and have a cracking good time along the way.

What makes this school special?
It’s a place where the staffroom’s always welcoming, pupils are celebrated for who they are, and every small win feels like a festival. The school champions creativity and understands the power of dance as both an art form and a therapeutic outlet for their students.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering lively, accessible dance sessions tailored to individual needs

• Delivering physical wellbeing sessions for SEND students

• Collaborating with SENCOs and support staff to create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment

• Encouraging students to find their rhythm, whether it’s a toe tap, a shimmy or a full-on street dance routine

• Supporting students' social, emotional and educational development through creative movement

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Dance Teacher (QTS, QTLS or relevant teaching qualification)

• Experience in a SEND setting is a bonus, but if you’ve got the heart and adaptability, we want to hear from you

• Someone calm, patient, and brilliant at turning a tricky day around with a bit of music and movement

• Confident delivering to small groups and managing varied learning needs

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella faff

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy - Thrive training on offer for FREE

• Personal support from your own dedicated consultant (who actually picks up the phone)

• Streamlined registration and bookings close to home

• And let’s not forget our refer-a-friend bonus scheme too

Sound like your kind of gig?
Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. Go on — let’s get those feet moving and make Mondays a little less… Monday-ish.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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