We are seeking to appoint a professional Dance Teacher to become a part of the St Helen and St Katharine PE department as a Casual Dance Coach.

The post-holder will assist teaching in lessons, lunchtime and after school clubs, attend Dance events and competitions.

A full commitment to involvement in our extracurricular programme is essential; this includes after school and occasional Saturday events.

The successful candidate will have a high knowledge and understanding of teaching dance from year 7 to sixth form and would benefit from having experience of teaching GCSE dance and/or A level.

Main responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Sport, the Dance Coach is responsible for:

• Teaching dance in lessons, taking small groups/aspects of the lesson as appropriate.

• Teaching dance activities and clubs during lunchtimes and after school sessions.

• Attending competitive events and organising the School’s Dance show.

• Providing occasional curricular/extra-curricular support to the Drama department as part of the School’s wider performing arts provision by agreement.

• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.

• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant’s performance and identifying areas for further development.

• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.

• Producing personalised training programmes where appropriate.

All staff share the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students, in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies.

For full job details and an application form, please visit our website: www.shsk.org.uk/about/vacancies/

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026 at 9am.

Interviews: week commencing 18 May 2026.