Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher (with PE and General Cover) – Maternity Cover
Location: Lambeth, London
Contract: Full-time (Dance part-time with PE and General Cover)
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and talented Dance Teacher to join our vibrant Performing Arts department on a maternity cover contract starting January 2026. The role offers an exciting opportunity to teach GCSE Dance and contribute to a dynamic and creative curriculum.

While the Dance element of the timetable is part-time, the position can be made full-time with additional PE and General Cover responsibilities across the school.

The Role

• Teach engaging and inspiring GCSE Dance lessons (no KS5 required).

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons and general subject cover when needed.

• Contribute to extracurricular dance and performance opportunities.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive and energetic department.

About the school

The school is a forward-thinking, inclusive secondary located in the heart of Lambeth. It prides itself on its strong sense of community, supportive ethos, and commitment to high standards in both academic and creative subjects. The Performing Arts play a central role in school life, and students benefit from excellent facilities and a culture that values creativity and self-expression.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Dance Teacher you will:

• Have experience teaching KS4 Dance.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• A QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call David Singh on 0207 065 7525 or email [email protected].