Head of Dance & Choreography
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 July 2024
Job overview
Head of Dance & Choreography
Ideally for September start
Bedford Modern School (BMS) is an outstanding HMC independent co-educational day school for students aged 7-18. Our community is a friendly, happy and supportive one and all of the 350 staff members, spanning both teaching and non-teaching roles, help to make BMS a very special place to work.
Our highly successful Performance Arts Faculty are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Dance & Choreography to be responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of Dance at BMS and to lead the choreography for all major productions and Faculty events. The postholder will ensure students receive the highest possible levels of tuition, guidance and support and that tuition is responsive to students individual development.
Applicants must have a relevant dance qualification (ISTD, Laban, IDTS or equivalent) coupled with a successful track record of dance training and choreographic work. You will also have a knowledge of current developments in Dance and a range of styles including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street dance, contemporary and from other cultures.
This is a practical, hands-on role and we are looking for a dynamic individual that can motivate and inspire our students of all ages and all abilities, raise the profile of Dance, working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a production team and manage a small team of Visiting Dance Teachers.
In return, we can offer a competitive salary, friendly working environment, private healthcare scheme, a generous holiday and pension scheme, free lunches (in term time) and ongoing training and development opportunities.
The post will be 37 hours per week, term time plus four weeks including working outside normal school hours and weekends and school holidays throughout the year so flexibility and resilience are essential.
Closing date: Thursday 11 July 2024
Interview: w/c 15 July 2024
Further details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/
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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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
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About Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School is an Independent Co-educational Day School. There are in excess of 1200 students in the School from age 7 to 18. The School is governed by the Harpur Trust.
Living and working in Bedford
Bedford is a lively, dynamic place to live and work. The town is a former market town, and enjoys some fine historic buildings dating back many centuries. However, the town is certainly not stuck in the past, with a vibrant university student population as well as numerous schools in the area giving the town a youthful feel. There are many idyllic villages outside of the town itself.
Bedford is only 40 minutes from London St Pancras by train, and benefits from a 24 hour train line both to and from London. The town is around 30 minutes’ drive from London Luton airport, and is also on the train line to London Gatwick south of London. Cambridge is one hour away by car and Milton Keynes is around 30 minutes, whilst Birmingham, Nottingham, Oxford and the Cotswolds are easy day trips.
Bedford offers very good value for money with property, and now would be a good time to invest in the area. House property prices in the UK rose quickest in the East of England last year, but there are still three bedroom houses available for under £250,000 – something rare for a town so close to London as mentioned. There are plans for a connecting train line to be re-established linking Cambridge to Oxford with Bedford the mid-way point, which will only surely increase the value of Bedford property in the coming years and increase the town’s connectivity to the south-east of England and London.
At Bedford Modern School there is a wide and varied curriculum that is responsive to the needs of students and parents. The facilities are excellent: a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, faculties clustered throughout the School and extensive and impressive sports facilities.
The School offers a premium education appropriate to both boys and girls where the intellectual needs of each student are a priority. Individuals are assessed at entry and those with particular gifts or learning needs are identified and monitored. Students are encouraged to maximize their academic potential whilst optimizing their participation in the diverse and inclusive Co-curricular Programme. Pastoral care is integral to the success of the School and all staff are expected to contribute to this supportive culture.
The School enjoys a reputation both locally and regionally for excellence in the Performing Arts and Sport. It is a particularly friendly, happy and supportive school community.
Please visit our website: www.bedmod.co.uk for further information on the School.
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