Teacher of Dance & Drama (Maternity Cover)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Longfield, DA3 7PH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for the world of dance and drama? Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Dance (Maternity Cover) to join our dedicated team from January 2027 (or earlier dependant on the successful candidates availability). This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and guide students across Key Stages, fostering their technique, creative expression, and appreciation for performance arts.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with a passion for Dance, Drama and the performing arts.

• Someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and ready to inspire the next generation of dancers, choreographers, and creative thinkers.

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands the importance of discipline, artistic growth, and performance skills.

What the school offers its staff

Why Choose Us?

• A Thriving Learning Environment: With state-of-the-art facilities, including modern dance and drama studio and spaces, and a commitment to excellence, we offer an environment where both staff and students thrive.

• Supportive Team: Become part of a dedicated, collaborative team that values professional development, creativity, and a shared commitment to student success.

• Innovative Teaching: Embrace a forward-thinking approach with opportunities to deliver a diverse and engaging dance curriculum tailored to various styles and contemporary practices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

This is a full-time, maternity cover position however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking a part-time role (3 days per week). Please clearly state your working preference within your application.

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis until November 2027, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Longfield or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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