Teacher of Dance - Part-time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-392T
• Posted:19/05/2020
• Pay:MPS or UPS
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:28/05/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Required for September 2020

Part-time, permanent

MPS/UPS

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic dance teacher who wants to work in a local school where staff work collaboratively and support each other with excellent internal and external CPD?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic teacher of dance to join our friendly, innovative and supportive performing arts department.

If you are able to engage students in dance, have a passion for teaching and raising achievement, and have the ability to teach ballet, jazz and contemporary dance styles this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

The role is suitable for an excellent practitioner, who is either experienced or a NQT.

Join us and benefit from:

• Excellent facilities including modern and spacious classrooms
• Extensive bank of resources
• An excellent CPD programme
• Being part of a highly successful Trust

This is an exciting time to join our school as the school has just achieved IB World School status. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, and international education that we believe is important for our pupils.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading multi-academy trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying documents.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact HR@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 3)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Andrew Granville, at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post andrew.granville@swale.at  , 01227 931300.

Applications to be sent to: debbie.possee@swale.at

Closing Date: 28th May 2020 (noon) 

Interview Date: TBC

If I am successful in gaining an interview, how will this occur during the current COVID-19 pandemic?

Due to the current situation we plan to interview remotely using a video call. We would ensure that candidates who were successful in gaining an interview were supported with the technology so that this process is seamless. We will provide you with details of the process with your interview invite.

Our advice would be that those who were successful in gaining an interview should prepare as they would for a face to face and dress smart casual. We will allow plenty of time to ensure that you are able to answer our questions in full and you will not be judged if you are having problems with your technology.

We will leave plenty of opportunity for questions at the end of the interview, and we will spend lots of time talking and unpicking your answers. Please come prepared to share anything you’d like that we didn’t cover, or any questions you have about it. We really appreciate your adaptability in these unprecedented times.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Alex Holmes
• Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack