Head of Dance (will consider Teacher of Dance without TLR allowance)

Are you… An imaginative, inspirational, and dynamic teacher? Passionate about teaching, learning, and determined to make a difference? Able to lead by example, offering both challenge and support to help students achieve high standards? Ambitious to become a key member of a strong and highly successful department within a Specialist Arts school? If so, we would love to hear from you. About the Role The Norwood School is seeking to appoint a strong and enthusiastic Head of Dance with excellent subject knowledge, fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and a commitment to outstanding practice. With strong subject expertise, you will teach dance across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A Level). You will be joining a dynamic, innovative, and highly successful Performing Arts Faculty that consistently achieves excellent outcomes. Dance is held to an incredibly high standard and is a hugely popular subject at Norwood. The successful candidate will lead our varied, spectacular extra-curricular offer and busy performance timetable, directing high-quality productions in our dedicated theatre space. As a specialist Performing Arts school, this is a unique opportunity to be part of an institution that actively promotes, funds, and values the Arts and the varied, exciting opportunities they provide for children and young people. Why Join The Norwood School? We are a warm, vibrant, and popular co-educational school with a celebrated commitment to the Performing and Visual Arts. Described by Ofsted as “innovative and engaging,” we are optimistic and ambitious for every student. Regardless of their starting point, our students consistently outperform national progress markers through our personalised approach to learning. What we offer our staff: Generous PPA Time: We recognise the importance of planning and preparation, offering a 20% timetable allocation for PPA. Workload Respect: A firm commitment to 'rarely covering' for colleagues. Exceptional Creative Profile: Outstanding Dance results an