Teacher of Dance and Performing Arts

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of BTEC Dance and Performing Arts. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher, able to demonstrate a passion for their subject, and have the ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities in the 16-19 range. With a demonstratable record of outstanding results, you will have a commitment to raising aspirations and supporting the wider college community.

What the school offers its staff

New College Bradford is a 16-19 free school which opened in September 2019, with approximately 1400 students. We believe that students at New College Bradford should enjoy high-quality teaching and learning underpinned by a culture of high expectations, challenge and support which enables our students to secure high-quality qualifications to support them into employment, training and higher education. Applications from 11-16 teachers and ECTs welcome.

Working in a new, purpose-built campus, you will join a focused and driven team at the cutting-edge of teaching and learning, with an unwavering desire to make a real difference in improving the life chances of the young people of Bradford. New College Bradford primarily delivers A Levels, alongside a number of Level 3 Applied General qualifications.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools, plus the Central Team.

Why Work for Us?

• Access to high-quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, technology scheme and an Employee Assistant Programme which includes such as GP appointments, counselling and physiotherapy.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our Staff Wellbeing Charter, including college Staff Wellbeing Co-ordinators and an annual wellbeing day.
• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country.

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.