We are seeking a part-time Street Dance Coach, to work within our thriving Dance Department from April 2025. The successful candidate must be a specialist in Street Dance, with a proven track record of success in teaching. The post holder will be expected to lead Street Dance classes, which involves delivering Street Dance training to groups of students from both the Prep and Senior schools.
You must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning, using innovative methods to engage and inspire students and be a strong team player with a keen desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Headington Rye Oxford has an exciting Dance Department with a dedicated team of specialist Dance teachers. All our staff take a full and active part in many aspects of school life. The members of the department work happily together, supporting and working closely to achieve shared goals, which in turn promotes students' achievements and enjoyment of Dance.
Dance is housed in a superb state-of-the-art Dance and Fitness facility, including a spacious Dance Studio equipped with a Harlequin floor, identical to that used in a number of world renowned ballet schools including the Bolshoi. Dance is taught at the Prep School to years 1 - 6, and at the Senior School years 7 - 13, including GCSE and A Level Dance.
Dance is very popular at Headington Rye. With a wide range of different clubs, classes and companies to join, there is something for everyone - from those who are just getting to grips with moving to music to those who are experienced dancers and are eager to pursue their passion beyond Headington Rye.
We offer a range of different disciplines, from Ballet to Street Dance, with the opportunity to train for competitions and performances on a professional stage.
Each year our dancers take part in shows, including the annual 'Mind, Body and Soul' which is an exhibition of our dancers' broad range of talent.
We thoroughly enjoy teaching together at Headington Rye Oxford and we are dedicated to our roles, inspired by our own passions for Dance and instilling this in others.
Type of Contract
Part time, permanent, starting April 2025
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Hourly rate
£34.61 (plus holiday pay)
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir.
Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headingtonschool.com
* Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
* We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
* If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK.
Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.