Dance Teacher – Secondary School | Rye | Part Time | September StartLocation: Rye, East SussexSalary: MPS1–UPS3 (dependent on experience)Start Date: September 2026Contract: Part TimeAre you an enthusiastic Dance Teacher who can inspire students through movement, creativity and performance?A welcoming secondary school in Rye is looking to appoint a talented and motivated Dance Teacher to join its Performing Arts department from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture students' confidence, creativity and passion for dance in a supportive and well-resourced school.Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we'd love to hear from you.The RoleTeach Dance across Key Stages 3 and 4.Deliver engaging practical lessons that encourage creativity, teamwork and self-expression.Plan and assess lessons that support students of all abilities to achieve their potential.Contribute to school performances, showcases and extracurricular activities where appropriate.Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a vibrant Performing Arts curriculum.About YouQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.Experience teaching Dance in a secondary school setting.A passion for inspiring young people through the performing arts.Excellent classroom management and communication skills.A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.What We OfferCompetitive salary on the MPS1–UPS3 pay scale.A part-time role offering a positive work-life balance.A supportive leadership team and collaborative Performing Arts department.Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.A welcoming school community where creativity is valued and encouraged.If you're ready to inspire the next generation of performers and help students develop their confidence through dance, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.....Read more...
Teacher of Dance & Drama – Rye | Full Time or Part Time | September StartLocation: Rye, East SussexSalary: MPS1–UPS3 (dependent on experience)Start Date: September 2026Contract: Full Time or Part TimeAre you passionate about Dance and Drama and looking to inspire the next generation?We are working with a welcoming secondary school in Rye that is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Dance & Drama to join their Performing Arts department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to encourage creativity, confidence and self-expression while working in a supportive and forward-thinking school.The school welcomes applications from qualified teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and talented unqualified candidates with relevant experience in Dance, Drama or the Performing Arts. For the right candidate, there may also be the opportunity to undertake teacher training and gain a recognised teaching qualification while working in the school.The RoleTeach Dance and Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4.Plan and deliver engaging, practical and inclusive lessons.Inspire students to develop their confidence, creativity and performance skills.Support extracurricular activities, school productions and performances.Work collaboratively within a dedicated Performing Arts department.We're Looking ForQualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential.Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers, ECTs, unqualified teachers, graduates and candidates with relevant industry or coaching experience.A passion for Dance, Drama and inspiring young people.Strong communication and classroom management skills, or the willingness to develop these through support and training.A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to learning and teaching.What We OfferCompetitive salary on the MPS1–UPS3 pay scale for qualified teachers.The opportunity for teacher training and professional development for suitable unqualified candidates.Full-time or part-time opportunities.A supportive leadership team and welcoming school community.Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development.Dedicated support throughout the recruitment process.If you're ready to inspire young people through the performing arts and would like to join a school that invests in its staff, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and the teacher training opportunities available.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.....Read more...
Personal and professional conduct:
Teaching assistants should uphold public trust in the education profession by:
Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff
Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice
Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity
Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness
Knowledge and understanding:
Teaching assistants are expected to:
Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer
Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN Code of Practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Teaching and learning:
Teaching assistants are expected to:
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning
Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources
Training Outcome:Apprentices who are successful in their role would be considered for any vacancies that are available across the Trust. We would be unable to give an accurate number of vacancies available until the Summer Term.
West Norfolk Academies Trust prides itself on being a progressive Trust seeking to provide career development for those with potential and growing staff from within the organisation wherever possible. To date as an organisation, we have been able to offer permanent employment and scope for development to over 95% of our apprentices that have wished to remain employed within the organisation.Employer Description:Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life.
Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.ukWorking Hours :37 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1).
Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.25pm in school- term time plus 1 week.
Additional hours to include study time.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
