Dance Teacher (Ballet specialism)
Cheltenham
Zero hours contract – hours available each week in school term time to include
weekends. Offered on a fixed term basis for an initial period of 12 months.
Basic pay of £31.07 per hour, plus holiday pay at 12.07%. Higher rates are payable for
shared/ group lessons.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College is one of the world’s leading schools with a strong pioneering
heritage. Our aim is to embody excellence, independence and empowerment in the
education of young women.
If you are a dynamic and motivated Dance Teacher wanting to make a difference to people’s
lives through dance, this is an exciting time to join Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
As a Dance Teacher, you will support the delivery of the dance programmes, examinations
and performances to pupils at College. Our ambition is for dance programmes at College to
have a life-long impact on our pupils.
We have over 80 pupils currently attending lessons in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and
Tap. The Dance department caters for a wide range of styles and abilities, and offers private,
semi-private and group lessons. Pupils can choose to work towards Royal Academy of
Dance (RAD) examinations in Ballet, and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
examinations in Modern, Contemporary and Tap. Recreational Dance is also offered during
the week and provides opportunities for pupils to use their own creativity. Dance activities
also feature in the Enrichment Programme at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
Experience in teaching RAD ballet in essential alongside the flexibility with hours to fulfil the
needs of the dance department. Experience in teaching ISTD Modern, Contemporary and
Tap is advantageous.
Anticipated schedule of 4 hours per week during term time. There is a possibility that more
hours will become available dependent on the needs of College and the availability of the
successful candidate.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 10 November 2025.
Cheltenham Ladies & College is committed to the safeguarding of children.
To apply, please click on Apply Now.
Closing Date for Applications: 05/11/2025
Salary: £31.07 per hour
Hours Per Week: Approx 4 hours per week during term time
