Bristol Grammar School are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Dancer/Dance teacher to work in partnership with the school to deliver to our students co-curricular lunchtime and afterschool clubs/rehearsals within the Schools state of the art 1532 Performing Arts Centre from February 2027. This is a fixed term assignment.

The teacher appointed will operate as part of the Dance Department, delivering co-curricular sessions across an age range of 4-18 with a focus mainly on ages 12-18; teaching weekly Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime slots 12.30pm - 1.45pm and one after school slot 4pm - 6pm, with the possibility to support other co-curricular events, rehearsals and shows through the year.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Head which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain children's barred list clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.