Dance Teachers & Assistant Dance Teachers
Skylark School of Dance, an award-winning dance school in Bromley, is looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and reliable Assistant Dance Teachers and Dance Teachers (part-time and full-time opportunities available) to join our friendly and dedicated team.
If you love inspiring young dancers and want to be part of a supportive, high-quality teaching environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Assistant Dance Teacher
As an Assistant Dance Teacher, you will support our lead teachers in delivering engaging, structured, and enjoyable dance classes while helping to create a positive learning environment for every student.
Responsibilities
- Assist lead teachers during classes across a range of dance styles.
- Support students during lessons by providing encouragement and individual guidance where appropriate.
- Help prepare classrooms and equipment before and after lessons.
- Assist with student arrival, registration, and dismissal.
- Help organise students for performances, showcases, competitions, and examinations.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assist with reception duties when required, including handling customer payments professionally and discreetly.
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team to support events, workshops, and studio activities.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience assisting or teaching dance classes is preferred but not essential.
- Passionate about working with children and helping them develop confidence through dance.
- Friendly, organised, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of multiple dance styles is advantageous.
- Knowledge or proficiency in the Vaganova ballet technique is a significant advantage, although it is not essential.
Dance Teacher
As a Dance Teacher, you will lead inspiring, engaging, and technically sound classes while encouraging students of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach high-quality dance classes across one or more dance genres.
- Deliver engaging, educational, and enjoyable lessons tailored to students' abilities.
- Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their technique, artistry, and performance.
- Prepare students for examinations, recitals, competitions, showcases, and other performances.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors to plan events, workshops, and studio initiatives.
- Stay up to date with current teaching practices, dance trends, and professional development.
- Assist with student arrival and dismissal where required.
- Handle customer payments professionally and discreetly when necessary.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience teaching dance is preferred.
- Ability to teach one or more dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, commercial, hip-hop, lyrical, or acro.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Experience in choreography and performance is desirable.
- A recognised dance teaching qualification is beneficial but not essential for candidates with strong practical experience.
- Knowledge or proficiency in the Vaganova ballet technique is a significant advantage, although it is not essential.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who genuinely enjoy inspiring young people through dance and who are committed to maintaining the high standards that Skylark School of Dance is known for.
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for your next opportunity or an aspiring assistant eager to grow within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our award-winning school and help us continue to inspire the next generation of dancers.
Pay: £13.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
Work Location: In person
