Subject Leader - Dance

Wath Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wath Academy invites applications for a dynamic Subject Leader for Dance to drive high standards and inspire students to achieve their potential.

The post requires a passion for Dance, a commitment to development, and the ability to lead with strong communication within a supportive faculty. ECTs meeting essential criteria are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Be driven, proactive with a commitment to improving teaching standards.
• Fully buy in to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback to improve performance.
• Have the ability to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• Be a dynamic practitioner with a goal to raise educational standards.
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills to motivate the team.
• Have a track record of delivering clear impact with classes.
• Have a growth mindset, strong work ethic and a sense of humour.
• Knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

Responsibilities

• Be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improve their own standards of teaching and learning.
• Fully ‘buy in’ to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• Have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• Be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the Dance Department, students and parents.
• Have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• Have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

Skills

Dance teaching

Curriculum delivery

IRIS feedback

Communication skills

Job description

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic Subject Leader for Dance who is fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers. A genuine passion for Dance and a strong commitment to developing young people to achieve their potential is essential. We would also welcome applications from Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) who meet the “Essential” criteria set out in the Person Specification and experienced teachers looking to continue their career in a supportive faculty.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision - Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improve their own standards of teaching and learning.

• Fully ‘buy in’ to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.

• Have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.

• Be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.

• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the Dance Department, students and parents.

• Have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.

• Have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.

• Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place: Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.