Job description
Are you an experienced and passionate Dance teacher ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Dance to lead and develop a thriving Dance department at a vibrant school. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Dance education within a vibrant and supportive school environment. Starting September 2025.
Duties as Head of Dance:
Lead the strategic development of Dance across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Inspire students through high-quality teaching and a rich extra-curricular programme.
Oversee the planning, delivery, and assessment of an engaging Dance curriculum.
Coordinate performances, showcases, and external events, celebrating student talent.
Support and mentor other staff within the Performing Arts faculty.
Drive high standards of achievement, engagement, and participation in Dance.
Ideal Head of Dance:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a strong track record of teaching Dance.
Has experience leading, or is ready to step into, a leadership role.
Is passionate about promoting Dance both within and beyond the curriculum.
Has excellent organisational and communication skills as Head of Dance.
Is committed to nurturing creativity, confidence, and resilience in students.
Is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Why Class Act?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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