Dance Teacher

Cognita-Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary, dependent on quals

Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free lunch during term time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Access to exclusive third-party-discs

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cognita and Alleyn’s Regent’s Park invite an enthusiastic Dance Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2. Working with the Director of Performing Arts, you will inspire a love of dance and support pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential.

This permanent, part-time position (2 days a week) involves creating choreography for school events, contributing to productions and festivals, and collaborating with colleagues to develop cross-curricular opportunities while

Qualifications

• Degree in Dance, Performing Arts or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Dance in a primary school setting.
• Ability to differentiate for varying abilities and manage inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Dance lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Create choreography for school events and performances.
• Contribute to productions and performing arts festivals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular opportunities.
• Monitor progress through assessment and feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Differentiation

Communication

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance

Job description

Cognita and Alleyn’s Schools Group Partnership - Alleyn's Regent's Park

Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn’s to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn’s is south London’s finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025.

Cognita’s flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent’s Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn’s Schools Group. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn’s Hampstead opened in September 2026.

Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and currently educates children aged 3 to 11. The school prepares pupils for 11+ and introduced a new Pre-Reception class in September 2026. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five-minute walk away.

The school now has a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Dance Teacher to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 20 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Dance Teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive Dance lessons across Key Stages 1 and 2. Working closely with the Director of Performing Arts, you will inspire a love of dance, support pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential, and monitor progress through effective assessment and feedback. The role also includes creating choreography for school events and performances, contributing to productions and performing arts festivals, and collaborating with colleagues to develop exciting cross-curricular opportunities. As a valued member of the school community, you will champion the school's values and play an active role in the wider life of the school.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 2 days a week.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Dance professional with a relevant degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related discipline, and experience teaching Dance within a primary school setting. You will have a strong understanding of differentiation and be confident working with pupils of varying abilities, creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. A collaborative team player, you will bring exceptional teaching and performance skills, excellent communication abilities, and strong organisational skills. Above all, you will be enthusiastic, reliable, and professional, with high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, and a genuine commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of Dance in young learners.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free lunch during term time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Access to exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.