Teacher of Dance

re you passionate about inspiring students through dance and performing arts? Do you thrive in a creative and dynamic environment?
The Canterbury Academy Trust
is seeking an enthusiastic and talented
Teacher of Dance
to join our vibrant Performing Arts Department on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality dance education to students across a range of ages and abilities, fostering their creativity, skills, and passion for performance.

Key responsibilities:

• To teach Dance to groups of students from all abilities across years 7 – 11. Sixth form teaching may also be required.
• To ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives.
• To ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies.
• To take into account the differing abilities of students and differentiate work accordingly.
• To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.
• To encourage and foster intellectual curiosity.
• To set appropriate tasks and challenges for homework according to the published timetable, and ensure that it is regularly marked with constructive feedback.
• To keep careful records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy.
• To ensure that there is a high standard of display work in the classroom, which is changed frequently.

About you

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A secure knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills essential for students in match
• Agood knowledge of the National Curriculum relating to AQA GCSE & A-Level Dance/BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Level 3 (Dance)
• Anability to use a range of imaginative teaching strategies to engage pupils
• Able to establish a safe and purposeful classroom environment
• Able to motivate and inspire pupils
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality
• A positive approach to problem solving
• A calmness under pressure / resilience

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic Performing Arts Department with state-of-the-art facilities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development during your time with us.
• The chance to contribute to a school community with a strong reputation for the arts.

Please download and read our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification.

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic school environment, please submit your application by Friday 27th March at 9am.