Defence Children Services (DCS) Highland Dance Instructor, Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,580 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dunblane, County Stirling |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 418413 |
Summary
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Instruct P7-S2 students in Scottish Highland Dancing, in small groups, as part of the QVS Core Curriculum.
Instruct S3-S6 students who select Dancing in their course choice to gain formal qualifications, as timetabled during the working school week as part of the QVS curriculum.
Run at least two Dance practices per week after school.
Work closely with the School Sergeant Major, Pipe Major and Drum Major to ensure that common goals are met.
Support key school events such as Parades – five Parade Sundays are held each year – and our annual Grand Day which is held in June at the end of our academic year.
Work closely with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to foster close links between the CCF and Ceremonial events.
Perform other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
Throughout the year, the Dance Instructor may be required to work in the evenings and, occasionally, at weekends on Ceremonial matters. This element of the job forms an integral part of the full-time role, it is not additional to it.
Safeguarding Children: All staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
Instruct P7-S2 students in Scottish Highland Dancing, in small groups, as part of the QVS Core Curriculum.
Instruct S3-S6 students who select Dancing in their course choice to gain formal qualifications, as timetabled during the working school week as part of the QVS curriculum.
Run at least two Dance practices per week after school.
Work closely with the School Sergeant Major, Pipe Major and Drum Major to ensure that common goals are met.
Support key school events such as Parades – five Parade Sundays are held each year – and our annual Grand Day which is held in June at the end of our academic year.
Work closely with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to foster close links between the CCF and Ceremonial events.
Perform other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
Throughout the year, the Dance Instructor may be required to work in the evenings and, occasionally, at weekends on Ceremonial matters. This element of the job forms an integral part of the full-time role, it is not additional to it.
Safeguarding Children: All staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.