TRAINEE DANCE TEACHER

The Creative Learning Team at The Place are passionate about dance and learning. We are responsible for creating inspirational projects in schools, communities and in our venue. Our work focuses on partnerships, the sharing of knowledge and expertise, aspiration-raising, and exploring ways in which dance can enrich learning and help change lives. 

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for artists of any dance genre who are interested in learning more about working with young children in schools to join the programme as Trainee Dance Teachers for our Partner Schools Project. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals that will diversify our current teaching team and represent the children we are working with in our Camden Primary schools.

As a Trainee Dance Teacher, you will be able to participate in our sessions, shadow our experienced dance teachers, learn how to support schoolteachers and develop your own pedagogy.

Throughout the Partner Schools Sessions you will be supporting the delivery of dance workshops in Primary Schools across Camden, encouraging engagement with dance and creativity, leading to the students performing at The Place Theatre.

You will be supported by both the Lead Artist (who takes responsibility for planning and leading the sessions) and the Deputy Artist (who supports the Lead Artist).

This position is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

PAY RATE & CONTRACT TERMS

PAY RATE

The rate of pay for this position is £17.81 per hour.

Holiday pay is calculated at 12.07% of your earnings. This will be paid monthly alongside your earnings.

Rates are currently being reviewed with a small increase expected to come into effect from August 2025. This page will be updated once the new rate has been finalised.

CONTRACT TERMS

This is a casual contract covering a 9 or 10-week teaching block, with a week’s break during the half term holidays in February and May.

You must be able to commit to attending one double session per week (2 hours) which takes place at the school. You must also be able to attend a training and a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) day on Sat 13 Sep 2025.

CLOSING DATE

The application closing date is Wed 30 Jul 2025 at 10:00am. We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.

For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Ania Straczynska , Creative Learning Assistant Manager.

INTERVIEW DATES

We anticipate that group interviews will be conducted on Mon 11 Aug 2025 in person at The Place. Interview dates may be subject to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

KNOWLEDGE

• Appreciation of safe practice in dance, including injury prevention, appropriate warm-up and cool-down routines, and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, with a willingness to learn more.

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills to a broad range of people of different ages.
• Ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Some practical experience of creative dance.

ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong interest in developing an understanding of effective teaching and facilitation practices that promote learner engagement, inclusivity, and positive learning outcomes.
• Keen to learn about positive behavioural management strategies that help maintain a respectful, safe, and productive learning environment for children and young people.
• A flexible approach to work based on the learning needs of a class.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development and open to feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that you will be accompanied and supported by the Deputy Artist in all elements of this role. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

ACTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the delivery of practical creative movement sessions in a Camden based primary school.
• Follow the instructions given by the Lead Artist.
• Actively take part in the workshop and model movements as required.
• Provide support for individual children who may require it.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY

• Communicate with artists, class teachers and pupils in a friendly, patient and supportive manner.
• Communicate any updates or problems as soon as possible to the Creative Learning Team at The Place.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the Creative Learning Assistant Manager.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES

• Be a positive role model by dressing and behaving appropriately (e.g., wearing correct dance wear, not using explicit language and not performing any dangerous or inappropriate movements).
• Attend any training opportunities organised by The Place as required.
• Attend the Partner Schools Dance Festival to support your groups on the following dates on 24-25 Mar 2026 and 07-08 Jul 2026.
• Attend the cross departmental Continuing Professional Development (CPD) day on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
• Adhere to health and safety and statutory requirements in line with The Place’s policies, especially the Safeguarding Policy and the Health and Safety Policy.

PHOTO CREDIT

MK Dance Theatre | 2024 | Photo by James Keates