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Lead Teacher for Dance
TLR2c - £2,721
Required September 2019
Maternity cover - 1 Year contract in the first instance
Dance at West Hatch is outstanding both within and outside of the curriculum. Our students, of all abilities, are dedicated, committed and passionate about dance and it is exceptionally popular at all key stages. We require someone who can deliver dance at examination level up to KS5, but also has the passion and devotion to the subject to continue the outstanding work our department completes outside of the formal school day.
We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. You would be expected to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all students across all key stages.
Staff well-being is at the core of our school's philosophy. We focus on what's most important so that meaningless tasks that have little impact are avoided at all costs. With an expansion of 350 students, links being developed with UEL to create a bespoke MA pathway for staff and a thriving Sixth Form in the top 25% of schools Nationally over the last three years; this is an exciting time to come and be a part of our future.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Please go to www.westhatch.essex.sch.uk to download an application form.
Closing date: Monday 20th May at 10am
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.