41 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Dance, Drama

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,550 at current rates)

Head of Dance job summary

Head of Dance

MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,550 at current rates)

Full-time or Part-time considered

Permanent

To start:  1st January 2026

Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd September 2025

For interview: To be confirmed

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive excellence in standards in our popular Dance Department.

In the Dance Department, you will find an energetic, open minded and non-judgmental environment. We have developed a diverse curriculum that prides itself on inclusivity, enjoyment and inclusion. We provide a platform for students to perform and express themselves freely. The dancers are at the centre of everything we do. We work hard to stretch the creativity and challenge of young people through performing, creating and appreciating. “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance “(Ecclesiastes. 3.4). The Head of Department works alongside a part-time member of staff.

The successful applicant will be able to teach Dance at Key Stage 3 and 4. 

 St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

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About St Laurence School

School type
Academy, Church of England/Christian, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1359 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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St Laurence is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive Church academy situated in the market town of Bradford on Avon. The school dates back to 1980 when Fitzmaurice Grammar School merged with Trinity Secondary Modern but preserves its longer-standing heritage through the work of two foundations (Diocese of Salisbury, Fitzmaurice Educational Trust) which are represented on the Governing Body. St Laurence has a strong reputation with a great emphasis placed on social, moral and spiritual development, as well as academic. We have approximately 1400 students on roll with over 260 in our sixth form.
We provide a huge range of extracurricular activities and encourage students to stay on after school. We are proud of our facilities and the level of expertise our staff display. We have an ongoing programme of investment in buildings and facilities.
Our students come from a variety of social backgrounds and encompass a wide variety of abilities. We are well supported by our parents and local community who regard us highly. In turn, the School provides venues and facilities for many community activities and events. Our exam results are good. Student attainment is well above the national average with positive Progress Scores year on year. Our Ofsted in December 2022 deemed us Good and our SIAMS inspection in March 2022 graded us as Excellent in all Areas.

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