Chichester Free School Β· Chichester, South East
We are seeking an exceptional teacher of Dance with the energy, passion and creativity to teach and potentially lead the subject in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is a maternity cover starting from 1st September. Where appropriate, a TLR will be offered for leading the subject. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Dance at both Key Stage 3 and 4, with a single group for both GCSE years. You will also be expected to take a proactive role in the extra-curricular life of the school. You will: be a well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate of Dance, or a specialist in Dance with a PE qualification be a highly skilled and competent teacher who is energetic and totally committed to the ethos of the School readily establish excellent relationships with both staff and pupils have an up-to-date awareness of current issues relating to Dance teaching, especially AQA GCSE Dance specification enjoy pioneering new developments in pedagogy embrace the use of new technologies in the classroom be skilled in behaviour for learning value creating an inspiring learning environment explore opportunities to further participation and achievement in your classroom possess drive, expertise and enthusiasm be well-organised and disciplined when it comes to administrative duties possess an optimistic and resilient style when faced with pressure be able to communicate well with children and young people, having an understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people be involved in performances, trips and productions across the academic year