Teacher of Dance – Kendal, Cumbria

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Dance to join a welcoming secondary school in Kendal, Cumbria, starting in October 2026.

About the role

Are you a qualified Dance Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Or do you have strong experience teaching Dance and are looking to take the next step in your career within a secondary school environment?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of Dance and be able to plan and deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons that meet the needs of students with a variety of abilities.

You will be required to teach Dance lessons within a supportive secondary school in Kendal. There may also be opportunities to support with PE, sports and general classroom cover where required.

We are particularly interested in hearing from qualified teachers, although applications will also be considered from individuals with significant Dance teaching experience who do not currently hold QTS.

For those who are new to working within a school environment, we can offer FREE training to help you adapt to classroom teaching and develop effective behaviour management strategies.

About the school

Vision for Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Kendal, Cumbria.

The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Dance Teacher or experienced Dance practitioner to join a committed team and inspire students through the performing arts.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Teacher of Dance, you will ideally:

• Have experience teaching Dance to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, although this is not essential for candidates with relevant Dance teaching experience.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of Secondary teachers.
• Have a passion for Dance and education, with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring and engaging lessons.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills, or be willing to develop these skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Have a creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching Dance.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers as well as experienced Dance teachers, practitioners and professionals with relevant experience working with young people.

What we offer

As a Teacher of Dance, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications, which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• FREE training and support for those adapting to working within a school environment.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Dance Teacher or an experienced Dance practitioner who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners, and would like the opportunity to work within a secondary school in Kendal, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website or contact the Vision for Education team for more information about this role and other opportunities.

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