Job Description

Benenden School

Kent

Job type:

Part Time, Casual

Start date:

01 October 2025

Apply by:

4 September 2025

Job overview

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Benenden School is seeking a skilled and motivated Self-Employed Teacher of Dance to join our team of visiting instructors.

You will deliver high-quality dance lessons to students aged 11 to 18 as part of the School's Co-curricular and Sport and Exercise Programme, teaching group lessons, supporting performance events and coordinating external dance examinations. Whilst working in a self-employed capacity, you will be expected to uphold the standards and values of Benenden School and become a trusted contributor to the department.

This is a flexible, part-time role, suited to a passionate and technically capable professional who wishes to contribute to the continued success of our thriving Performing Arts department. The successful candidate must have a recognised dance teaching qualification (e.g. ISTD, RAD, IDTA or equivalent).

Sessions will typically take place on weekday evenings during term time only, with final timings to be agreed.

Benenden is one of the UK's leading day and boarding schools, founded in 1923, renowned for academic achievement, pastoral excellence and a vibrant co-curricular life.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Matt Zanetti-Springett, Director of Drama, via email mzs@benenden.school

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Completed applications must be received by midnight 4th September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the position early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 8th September 2025.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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About

Benenden School

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Benenden School

Cranbrook Road, Benenden
Kent
TN17 4AA
United Kingdom

+44 1580 240592

www.benenden.school

Benenden is regarded as one of the leading boarding and day schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.



We offer every girl A Complete Education in which she realises her academic potential, grows as an individual and is well prepared for life beyond school.



This is achieved through an outstanding academic offering which will help your daughter to achieve her very best, together with unrivalled co-curricular opportunities and a dedicated focus on developing every girl's personal and professional skills.



We are proud to consistently hear that the girls at Benenden are happy and relaxed, and that there is a culture of 'stretch without stress'. Parents tell us that they simply 'got a feeling' when they visited Benenden that they knew it was the right school for their daughter.

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