Teacher of Dance (or Head of Dance for appropriate candidate) - Mat Cover
Three Rivers Academy, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) (+ possible TLR2a) and the potential for additional responsibilities
Teacher of Dance (or Head of Dance for appropriate candidate) - Mat Cover job summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Dance (or Head of Dance for an experienced candidate) to cover a maternity absence, with the potential for additional responsibilities if required, to deliver high-quality lessons that support students in achieving outstanding progress. The successful candidate will set clear learning targets, assess student progress with regular feedback, and ensure students are well-prepared for examinations. With a genuine passion for Dance, you’ll help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while staying up-to-date with current educational thinking. They will contribute to schemes of work, maintain a stimulating learning environment, and engage with parents and the wider school community. The role also involves taking responsibility for professional development and actively participating in school duties and performance management activities.
The Dance department at Three Rivers Academy provides a challenging, engaging, and supportive dance education in order for students to perform, choreograph, and appreciate a variety of Dance styles. Performance skills are developed through high levels of practical activity, where thorough feedback is continually given to ensure that every student is constantly increasing their capacity to improve. This is proven within our results, where our GCSE Dance cohort continues to achieve excellent results and our Sixth form students achieved top 10% nationally in their BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts: Dance approach.
The Dance program at Three Rivers Academy is rich both within and outside the curriculum to ensure every student has the widest range of opportunities to engage in the art of dance. There are two weekly clubs that run: Wednesday lunchtime Dance club and Dance Company. There are termly opportunities given to students to attend Dance productions which have included: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, Motion house, Starlight Express and Alvin Ailey. Students also have experiences competing at national competitions such as The Great Big Dance Off and Dance Live. There is an annual showcase, Dance Explosion, held at Epsom Playhouse where approximately 80-90 students perform a range of solos, duets and group pieces, as well as pieces from our exam groups.
Dance is delivered in the curriculum throughout KS3 in Core Physical Education lessons for all and you will be supported by a fantastic large team of Physical Education staff. It is taught in single sex groups, half termly per academic year. At KS4, students are offered the opportunity to take AQA GCSE Dance. At KS5, they can continue their studies through the BTEC Performing Arts Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts. Our alumni students have gone on to attend or received offers from top national conservatoires such as Jelli Studios, Urdang, Wilkes, Bird and Laine Theatre Arts.
What we are looking for:
- Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
- Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
- An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.
What we offer:
- A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
- Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
- A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.
- A Recruitment and Retention Allowance may be available for experienced candidates looking to develop leadership skills.
As a Partnership School, we are committed to professional development through our extensive CPD programme and ensure a healthy work/life balance with effective PPA allocation.
We welcome informal meetings or tours of the school. Please contact the HR team to arrange a visit.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Three Rivers Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1391 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Three Rivers Academy website
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