Teacher of Dance / Acting
Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Dance
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time or Part-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of Dance/Acting
MPR/UPR - Full time or Part time. Required from September 2026
HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed teachers to join a thriving, collaborative, and forward-thinking department. This post will contribute to the delivery of the Dance curriculum at KS4, and Drama/Acting at KS3 and KS4, ensuring high-quality teaching and positive outcomes for all students. A part-time Dance teacher role would be considered.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high standards in the classroom, a willingness to develop their practice, and the drive to achieve excellent outcomes for all students. They will work collaboratively with the Subject Leader and wider team to support the ongoing development of teaching, learning, and curriculum provision.
Applicants should have a strong interest in curriculum delivery and a passion for engaging students in Dance and Acting. We teach Edexcel BTEC Dance and Edexcel BTEC Acting at KS4, and these are very popular option choices. We have two designated studio spaces including our Dance studio with sprung floor, ballet bar, and rehearsal mirrors. Students study Drama at KS3 for 1 lesson of 55 minutes each week. The department encourages innovative and engaging methods of teaching and learning, and is always looking for ways to develop practice and provision.
The appointed person would need to be able to work as part of vibrant and creative team, and play a proactive role in the delivery of the extra curricular provision for the Arts. We produce one whole College musical production a year in November, as well as running a variety of performing arts clubs including LAMDA exams and a KS3 Drama club performance.
HTC is committed to providing the highest quality of learning for all students in every lesson and fully supports staff through induction and professional development. We also offer an exceptionally strong Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme, with dedicated mentoring, regular instructional coaching, reduced timetable, and a carefully sequenced training programme to support teachers at the start of their career. ECTs benefit from a highly supportive departmental and whole-school culture, ensuring they are able to develop confidence, refine their practice, and thrive as effective classroom practitioners.
We have an OFSTED rating of outstanding and good (November2024). HTC is described as a ‘college where students’ academic achievements and their personal development is extremely strong’. Ofsted highlighted the personalised education and innovative curriculum, the calm atmosphere, and the well-behaved students who are highly respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff training, support, and welfare were seen to be exceptional. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’.
Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended. Please contact Jo Smith, Subject Leader, at joanne.smith@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
Application forms and further details are available on the College website. Please return completed application forms to vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications: 12 Noon, 4 June 20
What the school offers its staff
PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the post of Full time or Part time Teacher of Dance/Acting with effect from September 2026. A Part time dance teacher post would be considered.
The Performing Arts Department consists of two purpose built drama studios with full lighting facilities, and an office between the two studios. In addition, the Performing Arts Department makes use of Barton Hall, the College’s main performance area. The department also has the support of an arts technician whose time can be booked to assist with lighting, video work and to assist with productions and exam performances.
Drama is taught to mixed ability groups at Key Stage 3, with BTEC Acting and Dance groups at Key Stage 4.
The department runs a number of extended curricular activities including an annual whole college musical production. Recent productions have included ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘Sister Act’, and ‘High School Musical’. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and non-selective in our productions. Smaller studio presentations have been given by years 10 and 11 to support their examination work. Lower college Drama and Dance clubs run every week and LAMDA examinations are offered to students every year.
Students at HTC benefit from the regular theatre trips that are organised by members of the department, including performances of ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Matilda the Musical’ this year. We have strong links with colleges and universities which culminate in shared performances and workshops, most recently visiting both Chichester College and HSDC to watch student performances in Dance and Acting.
We are looking for a Teacher of Dance/Acting with energy and enthusiasm for the subject. The successful candidate must have the ability to inspire young people in Dance, at all levels and in all styles. We are looking to see our extra curricular opportunities flourish working both independently of and collaboratively with staff, to produce performances that will capture the imaginations of our students, and specifically to coordinate our entry to Dance Live. This appointment would suit an ECT or experienced ambitious, well-motivated and effective teacher who is keen to take on new challenges and is passionate about encouraging creativity from performers, and enjoyment throughout the curriculum. We will support the successful candidate in seeing that this comes to fruition.
Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the College’s ethos and practices.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Horndean Technology College
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horndean Technology College website
- Email address
- vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392590843
Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.
In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.
An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.
Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.
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