The posting
Job Description
Role: Teacher of Dance
Academy: Outwood Academy Foxhills
Start Date: Easter 2027 os sooner if possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £34,069 to £52,835
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.
This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.
Welcome from the Principal:
I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Foxhills in Scunthorpe, a specialist in transformative education and a proud member of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust.
We are an 'Outstanding' rated school by Ofsted, recognised as one of the highest performing in the Local Authority. Our relentless pursuit of first-class learning ensures our students make, on average, over half a grade more progress across all subjects than students nationally.
What truly sets us apart is our incredible, dedicated team. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to our vibrant community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset.
We empower our staff to do their best work, supported by outstanding training and CPD. If you share our passion for making a real difference and want to shape the next stage of your career, we would be delighted to welcome you. I look forward to meeting you.
About the Department:
As the sole Teacher of Dance within the academy, you would be working alongside the PE department, who are a hard working and close team of four teaching staff. The team work hard to proivde a dymnaic and progressive enviroment for all students to be able to achieve. You will be part of this helpful and supportive team, who are always looking to improve student outcomes and offer a wide range of extra cirricular activites.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Sarah Surfleet, HR Assistant at [email protected]
Responsibilities
The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.
This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.
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Qualifications
Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.
The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
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About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
- Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
- Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
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Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.



