Teacher of Drama and Dance

Part-time (0.3FTE) Fixed term for one year

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can develop an engaging and dynamic dance department. We are looking to appoint someone who strives to achieve excellence in both co-curricular and academic dance to work with the Head of Dance to continue developing an engaged and dynamic dance department.

About You

The successful candidate will have energy, drive and is likely to be an experienced teacher of drama and dance. They will assist on dance activities within the School, raising the profile of dance and ensuring that wide dance opportunities are available to the pupils. This post will be a crucial addition to the department, which currently consists of four other full-time staff, the Director of Drama, Teacher of Drama and English, a Technical Theatre Manager and a Technical Theatre Assistant, who are supported by several other part time teaching staff from other departments.

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: [email protected]

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 11 May 2026

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

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