Teacher of Dance (Maternity Cover)
Darrick Wood School
Orpington, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2018
Job overview
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, specialist Dance Teacher, able to teach the subject at GCSE and A level. Dance is a popular subject in the School and there is an annual dance production. In recognition of the high quality of dance education in the School, we are among a small number of schools that have been invited to form a partnership with the Royal Academy of Dance for teacher training.
The Dance Department is part of the Movement and Performing Arts Faculty. At the present time, Dance is taught within PE at KS3 and it is a thriving subject at GCSE level. Alongside this, the extra-curricular and enrichment offered in Dance is comprehensive, with weekly Dance clubs at lunchtime and after school. The Department is well resourced with a purpose built Dance Studio.
Knowledge of the new AQA specifications for GCSE and A level are essential. Also a secure knowledge of the Dance Anthology and how this can be delivered in a holistic way through GCSE dance lessons. At A level, knowledge of the compulsory area of study and set work is essential, as well as knowledge of American Jazz genre would be desirable. The person appointed must be prepared to teach another subject such as Drama and/or PE.
An application form and job description is available on our website via the apply button.
Please note only applications submitted on the School’s application form will be considered.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
About Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for 1700 children aged 11-18. It is situated in Orpington, Kent. In its most recent inspection by Ofsted (January 2019) the School was judged as “Good” in all areas.
The school was founded in 1975. In June 2004, it was awarded specialist status in technology. In 2010, Darrick Wood converted to academy status and a new Sixth-Form building was completed.
In 2015, the secondary school was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.
Headteacher
Dr Martin Airey
Values and vision
Parents, pupils and staff agree that the School’s core values are respect, honesty and responsibility. These combine with an ethos of high expectation, where the whole School community works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. This is all encapsulated within the School’s motto Revereor Vitam, to have a reverence for life. We seek to provide a caring, secure and disciplined environment in which all can learn and flourish. Darrick Wood School provides a broad and balanced curriculum founded on strong academic traditions, and encourages students to further develop through participation in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted report
“Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and are committed to improving their life chances. Leaders communicate their high aspirations successfully to pupils, parents, carers and staff.”
“Pupils are well behaved and polite. They treat each other with respect and dignity. Staff ensure that pupils are safe in the school.”
“Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They value the leadership provided by the Headteacher and his leadership team.”
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