7 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    17 December 2025 at 10:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Dance

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,196.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Dance and PE (Maternity Cover) job summary

Wootton Academy Trust is very proud of its performing provision and this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the Trust that truly values the importance of the arts in young peoples’ development.

We have an absolute commitment ensuring that Drama, Dance, Music and other arts subjects play a central role in our curriculum offer. We are seeking to appoint a passionate Teacher of Dance. The successful candidate will be a confident classroom teacher aspirational that all children can achieve great outcomes.

As part of this role the successful candidate will also be able to enthuse and motivate students with a passion for Physical Education. You will have excellent subject knowledge and cultivate enjoyment of the subject with a clear focus on student achievement.

The position is suitable for either a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced practitioner looking for an exciting new challenge.

For a more experienced candidate there is an opportunity to take on the role as Head of Department.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!

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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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

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About Wootton Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
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