At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire dance classes, fostering creativity and collaboration among young pupils.
- Company: Join a vibrant, innovative school community dedicated to excellence in education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity at a state-of-the-art campus with excellent facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives through the joy of dance.
- Qualifications: Experience in dance education and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Thomas’s Kensington is a vibrant, forward-thinking school where curiosity, creativity and compassion shape everything we do. Our community is alive with energy and ambition, and pupils are encouraged to think boldly, work collaboratively and approach learning with joy and purpose. We educate around 400 pupils aged 4–11 and are proud to be part of the Thomas’s family of schools. Our provision is outward-looking and values‑led, giving equal weight to knowledge, skills, character and metacognition. Academic standards are exceptionally high, and imaginative, innovative teaching both stretches and supports every child. Professional development is central to our culture, and our status as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation.
This is an exciting moment in the school’s history. In November 2025 we moved to our new home on St Alban’s Grove, a state‑of‑the‑art campus with light‑filled classrooms, specialist teaching spaces and beautifully designed outdoor areas. Our pupils also benefit from outstanding sporting provision at Dukes Meadows, shared with Thomas’s College, where major investment has created first‑class facilities.
The role Thomas’s Kensington is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Dance to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking prep school on a fixed term basis for one term. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated Head of Dance to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered
Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term contract commencing September 2026 for one term
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 7.40 am - 6.15 pm
Location: Thomas’s Kensington, 1 St. Albans Grove, London W8 5PN
How to Apply: Thomas’s will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full. Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only longlisted applicants will be contacted.
Safeguarding: Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts.
As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.
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