Be part of a rapidly growing dance school!
East London's leading dancing school is looking for a fun, talented & energetic dance teacher/dance instructor for new and existing classes.
Since launching in 2021, Adore Dance London has grown to offer many weekly adults & children dance classes to the local community. And we're just getting started! You'll be joining a world-class team under the guidance of Principal Teacher & Founder, Connor Taylor, world professional dancer turned multi-qualified dance teacher and BBC/Guardian/Metro/Independent featured dance expert.
We have continued to launch new classes every month since we opened, with a sold-out response and have just moved into our own dedicated dance facility (no more community halls!).
This Dance Teacher role becomes available because of tremendous growth and the launch of a new of classes. You'll not only teach set classes but also get to launch classes in your own styles & try new things. There are cover opportunities available also.
Schedule
We have an open and ongoing need for this role, and welcome teachers with availability evenings/weekends.
The successful candidate will be teach a minimum of 3 hours in a row per week, with the view to increase to 5 hours in a row per week. Plus, adhoc covering opportunities (0-10 hours per month)
Adore Dance London is a welcoming & inclusive dance school. Applications are encouraged from all people regardless of race, gender, sexuality or religion.
The Role

• Deliver 3-10 hours (depending on experience) of weekly evening/weekend classes to adults & children with enthusiasm, passion & care in accordance with industry best practices
• Run fun & friendly dance classes for adults & children
• Partner with the company leaders & other teachers to plan future class launches, playing to your strengths as a dancer, as well as, challenging yourself to try new styles if desired
• Excellent communication both during class, and to encourage trial classes to sign-up to a membership
• Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals
• Provide a fun, welcoming & friendly environment for all students
• Regular class cover opportunities for additional hours (optional)
• Regular professional dancing and modelling opportunities for additional hours (optional)

Minimum Requirements
Please ONLY apply if you can CLEARLY demonstrate in your CV:

• Are looking for teaching work, not performing (Performer CVs will be discounted)
• 3+ Years Training/Industry Experience - As a professional dancer and/or full-time training
• 2+ Years Teaching Experience - Minimum of 2 years of dance teaching experience, preferably with both adults & children on a weekly basis (ad-hoc workshops or covering do not count)

About You
Please also demonstrate in your CV:

• Particular interest & teaching experience in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial & more
• Street Dance & World Dance styles are also desirable
• Enthusiastic, passionate, patient, reliable and self-disciplined
• Inspiring Teaching style to both adults & children, whilst being adaptable to total beginner and intermediate/advanced dancers
• Ego-free and willing to improve, accept feedback and grow as a dancer, teacher & ambassador
• Professional Dance Teaching Qualifications desirable (IDTA/ISTD/RAD etc.)
• Enhanced DBS / ability to attain one and own insurance

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Application question(s):

• Which Weekday Evenings/Weekend availability do you have?

Experience:

• Weekly dance teaching (Weekly classes, NOT covering): 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Dance Teacher certification (specific to dance teaching) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/10/2024