Teacher of Dance

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Teacher of Dance to join a vibrant Performing Arts and PE Faculty on a part-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The position involves teaching Dance across KS3 and KS5 starting January 2026, with a strong emphasis on creativity and high standards in education. The school offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with specialism in Dance.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice.
• Ability to deliver high-quality Dance lessons.

Responsibilities

• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Bring creativity, energy, and positivity to school life.
• Deliver engaging and imaginative Dance lessons.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Inclusivity

Engaging teaching

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Location: Croydon
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (approx. 3.5 days per week)
Start date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of Dance to join our vibrant Performing Arts and PE Faculty on a part-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The post equates to approximately 3.5 days per week and will begin in January 2026.

The successful candidate will teach Dance across KS3 KS5, as well as KS3 Physical Education, and will play a key role in maintaining the high standards of creativity, performance, and participation within the department.

About the school

The school is a thriving, mixed secondary school in Croydon, with a strong reputation for both academic excellence and creative achievement. Our Performing Arts provision is central to school life, with Dance featuring prominently in our productions, showcases, and extracurricular opportunities.

You will be joining a talented and supportive team within a school that values professional development and encourages innovation in teaching and learning.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Dance Teacher you will:

• Be a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with a specialism in Dance.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS/QTLS

Key responsibilities

As Dance Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Being an enthusiastic team player who brings creativity, energy, and positivity to school life.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners.
• Having the ability to deliver engaging, imaginative, and high-quality Dance lessons across all key stages.

What the school offer

In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed).