Teacher of Dance

Overview

We have an opportunity for a suitably-qualified and inspirational dance teacher at this leading independent co-educational day and boarding school to run our Dance Sports sessions and one-to-one tuition sessions.

Contract:

Maternity Cover | Hours during term-time | £35.21 plus £4.25 holiday pay per hour

• Teach students a variety of styles such as ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, modern, jazz and street (with the possibility of curriculum Dance).
• Choreograph for and organise an annual dance show, plus assist with choreography for School productions and performances on an ad hoc basis.
• Prepare and deliver dance sessions for Dance Sports and one-to-one tuition.

• Suitable-qualified and inspirational dance teacher with knowledge and skills in dance and choreography.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills at application and interview.

This is a fixed-term position to cover a period of maternity leave. The working hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during term-time for both Dance Sports Sessions and the one-to-one tuition sessions (approximately 18.5 hours per week). Additional hours are available on an ad hoc basis in co-curricular activities and to support School productions and performances. There will also be the opportunity to carry out private tuition lessons and to be involved in Dance courses through School holiday periods where available.

Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone.

We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23 January at 9:00am. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. To apply, please visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to complete our online application process. Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its “Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy”.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU