Teacher of Dance

The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the no.1 choice for A Levels in West Sussex.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic practitioner to teach A-Level Dance. This post is fixed term for one year and part-time with 4.5 hours of teaching time. In addition to the teaching contract for 4.5 hours, there will be approximately 2 hours of weekly dance enrichment, which can be claimed separately. Ideally, the hours would be on a Friday or worked over two days, including a Friday.

Qualifications: Good degree together with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET).

Experience: Current or recent experience of teaching Dance A-Level. 

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Dance A-Level, including a confident command of the areas of study for Rambert and the independent contemporary dance scene in Britain 2000 – current time. An understanding and enthusiasm for dance and some industry experience are desirable.

Personal Qualities: A reflective practitioner with excellent teamwork, organisation and communication skills.

Motivation and Expectations: A commitment to high standards and a drive to motivate, inspire and support Level 3 students. An enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

All teaching staff are also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to some 25 students. The ability to contribute to the enrichment programme would also be welcome.

Salary range: On the SFCA salary scale £30,500 (Point 1) to £47,133 (Point 9) pro rata for part-time (0.187 FTE).About Us

Established almost 500 years ago, the College of Richard Collyer is forward-thinking in every way. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best possible education to our 2,300+ students aged 16 to 19. Our achievements speak for themselves, consistently placing us within the top sixth form colleges nationally. In the summer of 2022, our students achieved 71% A*–B at A Level, and with national averages returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, our students achieved an outstanding 61% A*–B. Results across our other qualification types are equally as strong. Approximately 70% of our offer is A Levels, with 25% comprising Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications and 5% comprising our Transition courses for students to bolster their Level 2 qualifications before progressing to Level 3. Alongside our academic, vocational and technical courses, we have a thriving enrichment programme, with over 130 activities available to all students, from sports to arts and crafts and music.

A great college deserves a great location: we’re close to the centre of the historic market town of Horsham and under an hour from London by train. We’re a supportive community rather than just a place to work, and we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff.Click here to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13th May 2024