Teacher of Dance

Wollaston School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Dance
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated teacher of Dance to join our successful & talented Performing Arts faculty (the ability to teach Drama would be advantageous). Early Careers Teachers are welcome to apply. We offer a comprehensive induction programme, including regular subject specific mentoring & whole school training. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring excellent outcomes for every student.

Dance is taught as part of the Performing Arts faculty, consisting of Drama, Music & Dance GCSEs. The successful candidate will be required to teach Dance at Key Stages 3 & 4, with some KS5 teaching.

Dance is a popular subject that is taught from Key Stage 3–5, with students following the AQA specification for GCSE and A level at Key Stage 5. The faculty also offers a vibrant enrichment programme outside of the classroom, including successfully competing in the national competition ‘Dance Live’.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students.

Informal visits are welcomed if you would like to see us in action and to learn more about us prior to your application.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefit package

Including:

• Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• An open & welcoming site
• Free Onsite Parking
• New Spin Studio
• School Counsellor
• Regular Team Building Events

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@wollaston-school.net

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Wollaston School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wollaston School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@wollaston-school.net
• Phone number: 01933663501
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Arranging a visit to Wollaston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wollaston-school.net.

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