Primary School Dance Teacher
Contract Type:
Option 1 - 0 hour contract - set hourly rate (£13 - £14)
Option 2 - Self Employed - session rate (£20 - £40)
Hours - 1 - 10 per week
Monday to Friday
Sessions: Lunch Clubs/After School Clubs/Holiday Camps
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking for a part time primary school dance teacher to join our team.
We work in schools and venues across Cambridge & Newmarket delivering multiple sessions such as Before School Clubs, Lunch Clubs, PE Lessons, After-School Clubs, Wraparound Clubs and Holiday Camps.
Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate;
1. Excellent knowledge and hold qualifications specific to the delivery/coaching of Dance/Performing Arts;
· Recognised Dance qualification equivalent to or exceeding an National Governing Body Level 2 (Desirable)
· Able to pass an Enhanced DBS Check and be deemed safe to work with children
· Further educational or vocational qualifications in Performing Arts or related areas [Desirable]
· Experience and knowledge of working with children and young people
· Competent in literacy and numeracy to a Level 2 standard
· Safeguarding and First Aid certificate [Desirable] (this can be provided by Premier)
2. Competency to perform high standards of professionalism in a range of different environments and situations;
· Able to plan a range of innovative Dance/Performing Arts sessions and programmes
· Attend training and follow a scheme of work for our unique Performing Arts programme
· Set up and deliver high quality Dance/Performing Arts provision to children.
· Develop and inspire people to live and lead healthy active lifestyles
· Able to produce accurate participant judgment’s, feedback and reports on individual achievements and progress
· Knowledge and understanding of the primary National Curriculum [Desirable]
· Knowledge and understanding of current affairs and landscape for physical activity and sport [Desirable]
Main Duties;
Delivering Performing Arts activities to children in school curriculum time following the National Curriculum and/or set programs of study and also deliver a range of OSHL, (Out Of School Hours Learning programmes) extracurricular activities before school, at lunch times, after school, and in school holiday periods.
Skills and Experience:
· Hold a Drivers License and have access to own transport
· Must be computer literate and have access to ICT
· Reliable with strong time management
· Self-motivated and have a passion for teaching/coaching and inspiring people
· Previous experience would be highly beneficial
For more information please contact Ryan Sharman on 07596 920810
Successful candidates will undergo constant continued professional and personal development and will be expected to attend additional external training to enhance their knowledge.
Short-listed applicants will be asked to attend a two-stage interview process which will involve the delivery of a practical activity for a group of children. We reserve the right to close the applications before the advertised closing date due to high levels of interest.
We are dedicated to Safeguarding. All posts are covered by the Childcare Act 2006 and are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for regulated activity and satisfactory reference checks.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £15.00-£40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Cambridgeshire?
Experience:
- Dance Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
