Dance Coach

Gordons; Woking; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Gordons, an esteemed school in Woking, is seeking a dedicated Dance Coach to enhance the co-curricular programme. The role involves planning dance sessions and assisting with school productions. Ideal candidates will have coaching experience in a school or club environment and a strong performance background. This part-time position offers flexible hours during term time and opportunities for evening and weekend involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching dance within schools and/or clubs.
• Experience of performing to a high level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise dance and performance sessions for students.
• Assist with school production rehearsals during the week and weekends.

Skills

Coaching Dance

Organisational Skills

Performance Experience

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most successful schools in England. Gordon’s School is seeking a Dance Coach to plan and organise dance and performance sessions for our students as part of the co-curricular programme. They will also assist with school production rehearsals mid-week and weekends as required.

The successful candidate will have experience of coaching dance within schools and / or clubs as well as experience of performing to a high level.

Hours:4pm to 5pm three days per week during term time plus lead/assist at evening and weekend rehearsals as required.

Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025

Interviewing: Monday 11 September 2025

Please see the attached document for the full job description and the person specification

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa980students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

“This is an exceptionally good school.”OFSTED


Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.