Early Years Performing Arts Teacher – Poppets (Ages 4–6)
PQA Wellingborough & RaundsSaturdays during term time | 9:30am–11:40am2 hours 10 minutes per session£33–£43.33 per session, depending on experience
About the Role
We are looking for a high-energy, enthusiastic and creative Early Years Performing Arts Teacher to join our Poppets team, working with children aged 4–6.
Our Poppets sessions are full of singing, dancing, drama, games, movement and imaginative play. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, warmth and enthusiasm into the room from the moment the children arrive, creating an environment where they feel excited, confident and supported.
Energy & Personality
A high level of energy and enthusiasm is essential for this role.
We are looking for someone who is naturally bubbly, animated, positive and engaging, and who genuinely enjoys working with young children.
You should be confident getting involved, being expressive, leading activities and bringing lots of enthusiasm to the room. You will need to be able to capture the attention of a group of 4–6-year-olds and keep them engaged throughout the session.
We also want someone who brings positive energy to the team as well as to the children. You will be joining a supportive team, so being friendly, approachable, reliable and willing to work collaboratively is really important to us.
The Ideal Candidate
You will:
- Have experience working with young children, ideally aged 4–6.
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, bubbly and confident.
- Be warm, encouraging and supportive.
- Enjoy leading activities and taking the initiative.
- Be confident managing a lively group of young children.
- Be able to maintain positive behaviour while keeping sessions fun.
- Be confident leading singing, dancing, movement, drama, games and imaginative play.
- Be creative and able to adapt activities to suit different children.
- Have excellent communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
- Be reliable, organised and professional.
- Work positively as part of a team.
- Have a genuine passion for helping young children develop confidence, creativity and self-expression.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be highly desirable:
- Early years or nursery
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Drama
- Dance
- Musical theatre
- Performing arts
- Movement-based activities
- Working with children aged 4–6
A performing arts background is not essential if you have the right experience, personality and enthusiasm for working with young children.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will:
- Plan and deliver fun, energetic performing arts sessions for children aged 4–6.
- Lead singing, dance, drama, movement, games and imaginative play.
- Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Encourage every child to participate and build confidence.
- Positively manage behaviour and maintain a structured session.
- Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and personalities.
- Support children’s communication, teamwork and confidence.
- Communicate positively with parents and the wider team.
- Work collaboratively with the Poppets team to provide a consistent and enjoyable experience for the children.
Essential Information
- Applicants must be aged 21 or over.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable.
- First Aid training is desirable.
- If you already have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and/or First Aid training, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
- Don’t worry if you don’t currently have either — this does not prevent you from applying. We are happy to consider applicants who have the right experience, personality and enthusiasm for the role.
Most Importantly…
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with young children and brings an infectious sense of fun and enthusiasm to everything they do.
If you are high-energy, positive, creative, supportive and excited by the idea of helping little ones discover their confidence through performing arts, we’d love to hear from you.
We want someone who will become a valued member of our team and help make every Poppets session a happy, exciting and memorable experience for our children
Pay: From £15.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
