Teacher of Dance
- 0.4 FTE - Permanent
- Commencing September 2026
- Salary: UQS/MPR
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Dance to join our thriving sixth form community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator, and we warmly welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and unqualified teachers (UQTs), as well as more experienced colleagues.
Working within a collaborative Performing Arts team, you will help create an engaging and creative learning environment where students can flourish both academically and artistically. Our students are motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn, and we are looking for teachers who can bring energy, creativity, and fresh ideas to the classroom.
This role is particularly well suited to early career teachers seeking to develop their practice, with strong support, mentoring, and professional development opportunities available. You will be guided to build your confidence and expertise while delivering enjoyable and challenging lessons that enable students to achieve excellent outcomes and progress confidently to higher education, training, or careers within the creative industries.
Joining us means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where staff development is genuinely valued. You will work alongside experienced and committed colleagues who are passionate about delivering an exceptional sixth form experience for every student.As part of Eastern Education Group, we benefit from strong collaboration across our wider partnership, creating further opportunities for both staff and students.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.
Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner.We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support.Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.
As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 08:00am Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: Wedensday 10th June 2026
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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