At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the Dance Faculty, managing teachers and promoting a vibrant dance culture.
- Company: Join Sandringham School, renowned for its outstanding Arts programme and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a focus on staff well-being.
- Other info: Part of Ambition Education Trust, offering extensive career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives through your passion for dance and education.
- Qualifications: Outstanding teaching record and a deep passion for dance education.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Director of Learning: Dance (Maternity Cover) at Sandringham School
Location: The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS plus fringe, with TLR 2b
Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Positions Available: 1
About this Role:
- We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and ambitious Director of Learning: Dance to lead our outstanding Dance Faculty for maternity cover.
- Dance is a very popular subject with students studying the subject at KS3, GCSE, BTEC and A-Level.
- There is also a significant extra-curricular programme.
- We are seeking to recruit someone who is inspiring, dynamic and has a passion for Dance.
- As Director of Learning, you will manage a full-time Dance teacher as well as another specialist who supports extra-curricular provision in the area.
The school is proud to have an excellent reputation in the Arts (we hold 'Platinum Artsmark' status) and has invested heavily in providing two Dance studios.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be inspiring, dynamic and passionate
- Promote Sandringham's ethos and values
Graded 'Outstanding' in all areas at our last inspection, we offer a supportive environment with outstanding professional development and future career opportunities and a well-resourced, positive workplace. You'll work with committed colleagues and benefit from a focus on staff well-being.
Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of eleven schools in Hertfordshire; four primary, one nursery and infants', one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026
Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.
Director of Learning: Dance employer: Sandringham School
Sandringham School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. As part of the Ambition Education Trust, employees benefit from career development opportunities across multiple schools in Hertfordshire, fostering personal growth and professional advancement. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive pay and a collaborative culture.
