Lead Teacher of Dance
Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Dance, Drama
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Teachers Pay Scale + TLR 2a £3,527
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
- have a passion for teaching and learning
- be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
- be an excellent practitioner
- lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
- have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
- be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
- have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
- be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
- have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
- be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- the opportunity to work across the education phases
- motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
- a friendly and supportive team of teachers
- well-resourced facilities
- a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
- a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates
The school welcomes applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT). As an ECT at Preston Manor, in addition to receiving your full entitlement under the Early Career Framework, you will benefit from our bespoke professional programme, which take into consideration your future aspiration and well-being. Please note that staff at Preston Manor are not required to cover for colleagues.
Further information about the job
Preston Manor is a high achieving and successful school. We are looking for an excellent teacher to work within a committed department (and wider faculty) to continue to build on its existing strengths and successes.
If you wish to be a part of our thriving community, the successful candidate will have the vision and creativity to contribute to the continued development of The Performing Arts as a valued faculty amongst our school community. You will be joining an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations for achievement.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages.
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Preston Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Preston Manor School website
- Email address
- hradmin@preston-manor.com
- Phone number
- 02083854594
An All-through School
Arranging a visit to Preston Manor School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hradmin@preston-manor.com.
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