Teacher of Ballet

North West London
St Helen's School
Part-time
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Summary

We are looking to appoint two Ballet Teachers to work 5 hours each Friday, 12.30pm - 5.30pm, during term time plus attendance at INSET Days.

Detail

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking to appoint two Ballet Teachers to lead and develop high-quality Classical Ballet lessons that fosters participation, performance, and a lifelong love of dance. The post holder will also promote excellence, inclusivity, and engagement across all age groups.

REPORTING All ballet teachers report to the Lead Ballet Teacher.

HOURS 5 hours each Friday, during term time, plus attendance at INSET Days.

Please read the attached applicant information pack for a full list of responsibilities.

THE PERSON

Experience of teaching Ballet and preparing students for Royal Academy of Dance examinations

A level 4 dance teaching qualification endorsed by a recognised education body (undergraduate qualification in dance would be advantageous)

A passion and enthusiasm for Ballet as a subject.

A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development.

Be able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.

Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadline, including managing multiple tasks/ projects/priorities simultaneously.

Calm under pressure, ability to remain articulate, and be a confident communicator.

Experience of teaching ballet in an independent school setting is desirable

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 8.00am on Friday 12th September 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by the Lead Ballet Teacher, be observed teaching a lesson, have a tour of the school and meet other members of the Department.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2024 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.