Teacher of Ballet and Dance Lead

Fixed Term, Term-Time Only (4 hours per week)

Thornton College, an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 3-19, is seeking to appoint a skilled and inspiring Teacher of Ballet and Dance Lead to lead and develop our successful ballet programme.

Starting in February 2027, this is an exciting opportunity for a qualified ballet teacher to work with students across a range of ages and abilities. The successful candidate will teach ballet classes from Primary to Intermediate level, oversee the day-to-day administration of the ballet programme and support performance and showcases. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm – 6pm during term time, and applicants must be available to work these hours.

Our 2024 CSI Inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and our most recent (2025) ISI Inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence' evident in the student body. We are accredited by both NACE and the British Council (International Schools Award) and in 2025 were shortlisted as Independent Girls’ School of the Year.

The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment. The school offers a range of staff benefits including generous fee remission for eligible children, free onsite parking, and access to our extensive grounds and facilities.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of teaching the RAD syllabus from Primary to Intermediate level. Applications from suitably qualified ISTD teachers will also be considered.

Competitive remuneration will be offered, dependent upon qualifications, experience and the agreed contractual arrangement.

Closing Date for applications: 2nd December 2026  Interviews: w/c 7th December, 2026

The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

To apply send a covering letter addressed to the Head Teacher Dr Louise Shaw summarising your suitability for the post along with a completed application form to the School address:

Thornton College

College Lane

Thornton

Milton Keynes

MK170HJ

Or by email to PA to the Head Teacher, Miss T Robinson at [email protected]

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

Thornton College 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 an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: [email protected]