Teacher of Dance (Maternity Cover)
Wootton Academy Trust, Bedford, MK43 9HT18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 11:59pm
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 (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 an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Dance to join our thriving Performing Arts department on a maternity cover basis.
Dance is a popular subject at Wootton Upper School, with strong student numbers at both GCSE and A Level . The successful candidate will teach AQA GCSE Dance and AQA A Level Dance, working with motivated students who are passionate about the subject. Dance is also covered in the KS3 curriculum to all in Year 9.
You will be joining a supportive and dedicated Performing Arts team within a school that values creativity, collaboration and high academic standards. Our outstanding facilities provide an excellent environment for teaching Dance and supporting both performance and choreography at all key stages.
With Wootton Upper School continuing to grow, we are looking for a teacher who loves their subject, brings enthusiasm and commitment to the classroom, and is eager to inspire the next generation of dancers.
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: Monday 5 January 2026. 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
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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