Head of Dance
Linton Village College
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/Upper Pay Spince (TLR2b £4,657)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2020
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2020
Job overview
Linton Village College: outstanding in every category
Ofsted May 2012
Acting Principal: Tim Darby, BEng
An 11 – 16 Leading Edge Academy and Teaching School of 875 students
Required for April or September 2020, a dynamic, enthusiastic and skilful teacher of dance to teach the full age range, including Dance GCSE (theory and practical). We are looking for an accomplished dance specialist to continue to drive improvements in academic outcomes in Dance and contribute to a rich extra-curricular offer.
Linton Village College is an Artsmark Platinum school. We are committed to offering an exceptional arts curriculum and enrichment opportunities. The Arts Faculty comprises of Art, Dance, Drama and Music. The appointed candidate will join a team of talented, committed and passionate staff. Dance is taught discretely in Years 7 and 8 and is an option from Year 9 onwards. It is an increasingly popular GCSE subject and benefits from being situated in a purpose-built studio.
The role is currently part time (3 days a week). The position could be increased to full time role if the successful candidate is able to teach PE or another second subject. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and would consider appointing a capable, newly qualified teacher to this role.
Linton Village College offers an excellent standard of education. Ensuring a high quality learning experience for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a school community in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and enrichment opportunities are of paramount importance. We have very high expectations and provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.
We support colleagues’ professional development in national programmes as well as through high quality Teaching School training (CASSA). We also enjoy strong links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Joining a growing Multi Academy Trust, Anglian Learning, with a commitment to the Arts, creates further future opportunities.
Linton Village College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome visits from interested candidates and appointments are available on request. Please contact Reception on 01223 891233 or email reception@lvc.org to arrange.
An application pack including details of how to apply and an application form are available from our website: www.lvc.org. Linton Village College supports flexible working – a job share may be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 25 February 2020.
About Linton Village College
Linton Village College is an oversubscribed 11-16 academy situated in Linton, South Cambridgeshire. The College is a high-achieving comprehensive school at the heart of its local community. It has over 830 students on roll.
History
Opened in 1937 as the second of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. The College operates a community sports centre and adult education provision as well as childcare settings.
In 2020, Linton Village College joined Anglian Learning, a local Trust of like-minded schools committed to offering an ambitious, inspiring and inclusive learning experience.
Values and vision
At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. The College has high expectations and provides a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Ensuring a high quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance. We are committed to offering an enriching learning experience and strive for educational excellence.
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