Dance Teacher in Rochdale

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Dance Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Rochdale from January 2027. We are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring energy, creativity and passion to the classroom, helping students of all abilities develop their performance skills, confidence and enjoyment of dance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department and make a real impact within a school that values the arts as an important part of its curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Dance lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging participation and supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will have the opportunity to contribute to extracurricular activities, performances and productions that play a key role in school life. The ideal candidate will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification Have experience teaching Dance in a secondary school setting Be able to plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation Be passionate about developing students' confidence, creativity and performance skills Be committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment In return, the school offers: A welcoming and supportive staff team Well-behaved and enthusiastic students Opportunities for professional development and career progression Excellent facilities and resources A strong commitment to staff wellbeing Whether you are an experienced Dance Teacher or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website