At Dakodas, we believe that dance and performing arts can have a profound impact on a child's life.
For over 17 years, we have been helping children develop confidence, resilience, discipline, creativity and a genuine love of learning. We are proud to work with hundreds of families across London and partner with a number of leading schools, providing high-quality dance and performing arts education in a warm, supportive and ambitious environment.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team full-time.
This is not simply a teaching role.
We are looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships with children and families, inspire young people through outstanding teaching, and play an important role in helping students thrive throughout their journey at Dakodas.
The Role
This role combines teaching, student development and academy support.
You will spend part of your week teaching and inspiring children and part of your week helping to ensure that every student and family receives an outstanding experience.
You will:
- Teach dance (multi genre including ballet) to children of varying ages and abilities.
- Create engaging, well-planned lessons that challenge and inspire learners.
- Adapt teaching to support individual student needs and progression.
- Build strong relationships with students and families.
- Support student progression by identifying opportunities, suitable classes, examinations, performances and other development pathways.
- Communicate confidently and professionally with parents regarding progress, achievements and opportunities.
- Provide personalised feedback that helps students grow in confidence and ability.
- Support examinations, performances, workshops, holiday programmes and academy events.
- Assist with student retention, trial follow-up and student experience initiatives.
- Support the day-to-day organisation and administration of the academy.
- Contribute ideas and solutions that help improve systems, programmes and the overall student experience.
- Help create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Who We Are Looking For
We are searching for someone who genuinely loves working with children and believes in the positive impact that great teaching can have.
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about helping children develop both as performers and as people.
- Warm, caring and professional.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Positive, reliable and solutions-focused.
- Proactive and willing to take initiative.
- Confident communicating with both children and adults.
- Enthusiastic about learning, improvement and personal development.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets, systems and administrative processes.
- Happy to get involved wherever needed and contribute to the wider success of the academy.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Experience teaching dance to children.
- Exceptional ballet training.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for working with young people.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- RAD teaching qualifications.
- Contemporary, lyrical, jazz, musical theatre or commercial dance experience.
- Acro or gymnastics teaching experience.
- Experience supporting examinations, performances or competitions.
- Previous experience in customer service, administration or student engagement.
What Success Looks Like
Six months from starting with us, you will:
- Know your students well and understand their individual goals and personalities.
- Have built strong relationships with the families you teach.
- Be confidently guiding students towards the most appropriate classes and opportunities.
- Be contributing ideas that improve the student experience.
- Be playing an important role in helping Dakodas continue to grow.
Career Progression
This role offers genuine opportunities for growth.
We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the future of Dakodas. For the right person, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress into senior teaching or departmental leadership roles as the academy continues to expand.
Why Join Dakodas?
At Dakodas, we care deeply about our students, families and team.
We believe that great teaching changes lives. We believe in kindness, high standards and continual improvement. We are looking for people who share those values and who want to make a genuine difference through the arts.
If you are looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, inspire young people and become part of an ambitious and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send:
- Your CV
- A video of no more than two minutes answering the following questions:
- Why would you like to join Dakodas?
- What do you believe makes a great teacher?
- What excites you most about this opportunity?
To demonstrate attention to detail, please include the word "Perseverance" in the subject line of your application.
Applications that do not include both a CV and video will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Dakodas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding procedures.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
