Head of Dance (Maternity Cover)
Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RBThis job expired on 4 June 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
4 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Dance
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time position
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity Cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £43,685
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
- School: Peacehaven Community School
- Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2c
- Full Time; Maternity Cover
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Dance (maternity cover). Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.
The candidate will:
- Be an outstanding Teacher of Dance and PE with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this role.
- Have a clear vision of how to improve standards in Dance and PE.
- Be able to motivate and inspire students.
- Be resilient, hard-working, solution-focused, and committed to transforming student outcomes.
- You will have the ability to motivate and inspire students and will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability.
We provide constant, high quality CPD and all staff are passionate about sharing good practice.
This is a fixed term contract requiring the successful candidate to be experienced and highly organised - able to pick up the role quickly and hit the ground running. The suitable candidate would have excellent subject knowledge and technical skills along with strong initiative.
This school is also
committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check and the post may
be offered only on receipt of two good references.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Joining our team
Peacehaven Community School is a research-engaged, innovative educational institution within the Swale Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. We are delighted that you are considering joining our talented team of teachers, leaders and support staff. At PCS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where every staff member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of nurturing the potential of every student. We are a fully inclusive school with a special facility for students with SCLN and ASC and we believe that all students, irrespective of their starting points, can flourish. Our nurturing and challenging learning environment transforms lives and empowers our students to aspire, believe, contribute, and achieve greatness.
Why choose Peacehaven Community School?
1. Excellent Working Conditions
2. Career Opportunities
3. Supportive Leadership
4. Collaborative Staff Community
5. Professional Learning and Development
6. Research-Engaged School
7. Ideal Location
8. Outstanding Facilities
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact James Clarke for an informal discussion. james.clarke@swale.at and 01273 581100
Completed application forms should be sent to April Stevens (Office and Media Manager) or Liz Fulker (Lead Admin Officer) atpcs-recruitment@swale.ator by post to Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 5th June 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peacehaven Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 888 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Peacehaven Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pcs-recruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01273 581100
Arranging a visit to Peacehaven Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pcs-recruitment@swale.at.
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