Dance Teacher

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in North London is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Dance to join its successful Performing Arts department from September.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Dance to join our vibrant and successful school community from September 2025. This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE) for the full academic year, offering an exciting opportunity to inspire students through high-quality Dance teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in teaching Dance to GCSE level and will be committed to delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons that encourage students to develop their technical skills, performance abilities and appreciation of the subject.

About the school

This successful and inclusive secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, student wellbeing and high-quality teaching and learning. The school is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. Staff benefit from a collaborative and welcoming culture, excellent professional development opportunities and strong leadership support. The school places great value on creativity, enrichment and the arts, ensuring students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Requirements

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

• Has experience teaching Dance to GCSE level
• Delivers engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students
• Has strong classroom management skills and high expectations of achievement
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities to reach their full potential

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

• Suitable teaching experience

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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].