Teacher of Dance (potential Subject Lead) (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Dance (potential Subject Lead) (Maternity Cover) Pay: MPS/UPS (Potential TLR: £1,646) Hours: 0.6 FTE Deadline: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (Midday) Start Date: 1st September 2026 In the event that this date changes due to an early or delayed return to work by the postholder you will be given 8 weeks notice We are seeking an exceptional teacher of Dance with the energy, passion and creativity to teach and potentially lead the subject in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is a maternity cover starting from 1st September. Where appropriate, a TLR will be offered for leading the subject. CFS is a vibrant, collaborative and forward thinking school for 4-16 year olds, where the personal development of our pupils is just as important as the academic curriculum. Our values of ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and genuinely permeate all areas of school life. If you are a strong practitioner who shares our values and ideals, we strongly encourage you to find out more about CFS via a visit to the school or through our school website https://www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk/ Whilst this is a Secondary post, there is something extremely unique and special about working in an All-Through environment; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work creatively with colleagues from both phases helping to develop a cohesive and truly progressive educational experience for all learners. CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be equally suitable for an early career teacher or more experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below. The Role The successful candidate will be expected to teach Dance at both Key Stage 3 and 4, with a single group for both GCSE years. You will also be expected to take a proactive role in the extra-curricular life of the school. You wil