Dance Teacher

In Cork; Sheffield, Greater London, Fareham, Greenwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local dance academy in Sheffield seeks a passionate Dance Teacher to work primarily with competition dancers. The role involves teaching private lessons and creating original choreography, specializing in styles like Ballet and Tap. The ideal candidate is imaginative, organized, and inspiring, with a current Enhanced DBS Check and Public Liability Insurance. This part-time freelance position offers pay between £15.00 and £20.00 per hour, located on-site during term time.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check must be current.
• Own Public Liability Insurance is required.
• Up-to-date First Aid Training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons to competition dancers.
• Choreograph and polish competition dances.
• Provide additional coverage and holiday club opportunities.

Skills

Choreographing original routines

Working with young dancers

Creative imagination

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you a passionate and creative Dance Teacher with a flair for choreography and a love for inspiring young dancers? We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our small and friendly Dance Academy, working primarily with our competition team teaching private lessons.

This job is a self‑employed freelance role.

We operate term time only and follow the Sheffield City Council school holidays. Holiday clubs could be organised if the candidate wishes during any holidays.

About the Role:

Day: Wednesdays (term time only)
Students: Ages 6–teenage competition dancers and one age 6-8 Ballet and Tap class
Styles: Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, and Modern.
Main focus: Choreographing and polishing competition dances (mainly solos). Additional hours, cover work and holiday club opportunities available for the right person.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Check – must be current (to be obtained at your own cost if not already in place)
• Own Public Liability Insurance (must be current and valid)
• Up‑to‑date First Aid Training (to be arranged at your own cost if not held)
• Confident and experienced in choreographing original, creative, and up‑to‑date routines
• Strong ability to work with young dancers, encouraging both technical skill and performance quality
• Knowledge of the IDTA syllabus or an IDTA Theatre qualification is highly desirable

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Fresh, imaginative, and confident in creating bespoke choreography for competition routines
• Reliable, organised, and professional
• A positive role model who inspires confidence and passion in students

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On‑site parking

Work Location: In person