Dance Teacher – Join the LCM Dance Academy Team
Location: Princes Risborough, Longwick, Bledlow & Thame, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Part-time (Employed or Self-Employed opportunities available)
Hours: Flexible teaching opportunities available Monday–Saturday
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on qualifications and experience
About LCM Dance Academy
At LCM Dance Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of dance in a positive, inspiring and nurturing environment.
Our mission is to provide exceptional dance education while helping every student develop confidence, creativity, resilience, excellent technique and a lifelong love of dance.
One of the things our families value most is our warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. From the moment a child joins us, we strive to make them feel part of the LCM Dance Academy family. Every student is valued as an individual, encouraged to achieve their personal best and supported throughout their dance journey.
As our academy continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Dance Teacher who shares these values. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, builds positive relationships with families and is committed to creating the same welcoming environment that LCM Dance Academy is known for.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, currently working towards your teaching qualifications or a recent graduate beginning your teaching career, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Dance Teacher at LCM Dance Academy, you will inspire the next generation of dancers by delivering engaging, high-quality classes for children aged 2 years and above. You’ll help prepare students for Royal Academy of Dance examinations, performances, showcases and academy events, while playing an important role in maintaining the caring, family atmosphere that makes our academy so special.
Teaching opportunities are available Monday to Saturday, with hours offered based on your availability, experience and areas of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured dance classes.
- Create a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment where every child feels encouraged to achieve their best.
- Prepare students for RAD examinations, performances and showcases.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and academy policies.
- Represent LCM Dance Academy professionally at all times.
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience teaching dance to children and young people and has completed professional dance training through a recognised college, university or vocational school.
- Has experience teaching ballet syllabus work and is willing to learn and confidently deliver the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus from Pre-Primary to Intermediate Foundation, with full mentoring and support provided.
- Has experience teaching Acro to children aged 3–16 years, using safe and progressive teaching methods. Acrobatic Arts or Acrotrix qualifications are desirable.
- Is confident teaching Jazz. Experience in Lyrical and/or Musical Theatre is desirable.ISTD Ballet teaching qualifications, is currently working towards them, or is a recent dance graduate looking to build a rewarding career in dance teaching.
- Holds RAD or Shares our commitment to creating a warm, welcoming and family-focused environment where every student feels valued and supported.
- Has excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills and enjoys working as part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS certificate (or is willing to obtain one).
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is able to drive independently to all LCM Dance Academy teaching locations.
- Is enthusiastic about continuing their own professional development and helping our academy continue to grow.
Professional performance experience is highly desirable. Whether you have performed in theatre productions, commercial work, touring productions, cruise ships, pantomimes or other professional settings, we would love to hear about your experience. Please include any relevant performance experience within your CV.
What We Offer
Joining LCM Dance Academy means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious and welcoming team where your professional development is genuinely valued.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly pay, dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Flexible teaching opportunities across Monday to Saturday.
- Ongoing mentoring, training and support in delivering the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
- Continued professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Opportunities to choreograph performances, showcases and examinations.
- A friendly, supportive and family-focused team environment with free parking at all teaching venues.
Teaching Locations
Classes currently take place in:
- Princes Risborough
- Longwick
- Bledlow
- Thame
Applicants must be willing and able to travel independently between all teaching locations.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of dancers and believe you’d be a great addition to the LCM Dance Academy family, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:
- Your up-to-date CV, including your dance training, teaching experience, qualifications and any professional performance experience.
- A showreel (not essential) showcasing your teaching and/or performance experience.
Recruitment Process
Successful applicants will be invited to:
- A Zoom interview with the Principal.
- A practical teaching audition
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic, caring and inspiring teacher who shares our passion for outstanding dance education and helping every child reach their full potential.
Pay: £20.00-£25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
