Visiting Dance Teacher

Springwell Alternative Academy; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chelmsford seeks a qualified Visiting Dance Teacher. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Acro, and Musical Theatre. Responsibilities include sourcing resources, creating timetables, and reporting on student progress. The role offers a supportive community and excellent working environment, with opportunities to lead dance activities and workshops compensated separately. Applications are accepted until 12 January 2026.

Benefits

Exceptional working environment

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced ISTD dance teacher.
• Ability to choreograph competition and show routines.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing own resources and repertoire.
• Creating their own timetables with the Head of Dance's support.
• Reporting on student progress to parents/guardians.

Skills

Classical Ballet

Contemporary

Jazz

Tap

Acro

Musical Theatre

Choreography

Job description

The School requires:

Visiting Dance Teacher

We are seeking a qualified and experienced ISTD dance teacher to be a part of our dynamic Dance Department. The ideal candidate will have strong Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Acro and Musical Theatre skillset and the ability to choreography competition and show routines.

Visiting Dance Teachers (VDTs) at New Hall School are responsible for sourcing of own resources and repertoire. The Head of Dance will support Visiting Dance Teachers in creating their own timetables; all Dance Teachers will have the same set rate for all 1-1 lessons and group classes. A nominal charge is payable to the School in exchange for the promotion of their services and use of the School’s facilities. VDTs are expected to report on student progress to parents/guardians. Opportunities to support or lead dance activity or workshops may be available; this is remunerated separately.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until midday, Monday 12 January 2026

JOB ID: NH0651

For further details and to apply, please visit: www.newhallschool.co.uk/job-opportunities

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

New Hall School Trust: Registered Office at New Hall School Limited Company (05472420) Registered Charity (1110286) Registered in England