School Dance Teacher

Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports and physical education organisation in Bristol is seeking a School Dance Teacher to engage children through Dance lessons and sports coaching. The ideal candidate will hold a Dance teaching qualification and have at least two years of experience working with primary school-aged children. This full-time role involves planning lessons, delivering workshops, and fostering positive relationships. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £31,000, inclusive of a quarterly bonus and annual review, awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

4% company pension contribution

Quarterly team social events

Free coaching clothing

45p business mileage rate

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience teaching or coaching primary school-aged children.
• Full, clean driving licence and own transport.
• Child-centred coaching approach prioritizing safety and enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Dance lessons in primary schools and community settings.
• Plan and deliver engaging professional development for school staff.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Dance teaching qualification

Experience teaching/coaching primary school-aged children

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Flexibility and solution-focused

Education

Dance teaching qualification

Job description

School Dance Teacher Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited • Bristol, GB

Organisation: Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 + on target bonus of circa £1.5k + annual pay review
Location: Schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Greater Bristol, and Wiltshire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Interview date: 2 March 2026

Job Overview

Welcome to Ignite Sport. Thank you for your interest in joining Ignite Sport in the role of School Dance Teacher. Through positive experiences of PE, sport, and physical activity, Ignite Sport aims to engage and inspire as many children as possible to be active, healthy and fulfilled for life.

In the role of School Dance Teacher, you will design and deliver outstanding Dance lessons and engaging sports sessions at our partner schools and community settings. We are looking for outstanding individuals who are curious, compassionate, and conscientious professionals. With a strong background in teaching Dance, you will be highly motivated by the opportunity to both develop your career and help shape the growth of an ambitious new company.

Ignite Sport’s Services

Ignite Sport provides outstanding physical education, sport, physical activity and pupil mentoring for schools. We offer a flexible service to meet the individual requirements and context of each partner school. Our provision includes PPA cover, staff CPD training, pupil mentoring, active breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, after school sports clubs, and holiday sports camps.

We work closely with our partner schools, their PE leads, and senior leaders, to help embed movement and physical activity across the school day, develop a progressive and inclusive PE curriculum and to ensure that our clubs and holiday sports camps are accessible for all, especially the most disadvantaged. Our coaches are flexible and conscientious. They support with additional aspects of PE, such as intra‑school and inter‑school tournaments and sports days.

Our Philosophy

At Ignite Sport we believe that high quality physical education, sport, and physical activity can elevate every child’s life, and that there is at least one sport/activity for every child. With the first eleven years of a child’s life playing a critical role in shaping their interests, habits, and attitudes towards physical activity, and sport, our overarching aim is to develop every child’s physical literacy because active children are healthier, can concentrate for longer, are more resilient and are more likely to be happy.

We achieve this by creating learning and sporting environments that celebrate effort over ability, enable all participants to feel confident and safe, respected and trusted, and which foster positive self‑reflection and self‑worth.

The Opportunity

I founded Ignite Sport in November 2024 following a 22‑year career in the education, sports coaching, and charity sectors. From September 2014 to October 2024, I designed, launched, built and directed Bristol Sport Foundation’s Forever Sport programme from a team of two to a team of over 50.

You will be part of a small, ambitious, and forward‑thinking team. You will have the opportunity to co‑design aspects of your role to ensure that you are happy, inspired, and motivated. Within the fields of fitness, health, education, sport and physical activity, there is no ceiling to how Ignite Sport evolves or to who or what we deliver. I am looking for individuals who visualise being part of this exciting journey for years to come.

Role Description

Ignite Sport’s School Dance Teacher will lead and support in the following key areas:

• Teach/coach – plan and deliver outstanding Dance lessons and sports coaching sessions in our partner schools and community settings
• CPD – plan and deliver engaging and impactful continuing professional development for school staff
• Relationships – build meaningful relationships with people to gain trust & confidence quickly, and to influence positive outcomes for all stakeholders
• Product lead – take a lead role in driving the delivery and quality of Ignite Sport’s Dance provision
• Business development – work closely with Operations Manager and the Managing Director to identify and execute opportunities to improve, broaden, and expand our provision

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Dance lessons in primary schools, after‑school sports club and holiday sports club settings; focusing on safety, engagement, effort, sporting behaviours, and self‑efficacy
• Plan and create high quality Dance lesson plans
• Signpost children who show the desire and required aptitude to community Dance clubs
• Work with school staff to build their competence, confidence and motivation to deliver outstanding Dance lessons through workshops, inset days, and team‑teaching
• Help shape and cultivate a positive culture whereby the Ignite Sport team feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants, ensuring that all activities are fun, engaging and inclusive
• Help to plan, co‑ordinate and deliver holiday sports camps, sports events, and competitions

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Hold a Dance teaching qualification
• A minimum of two years experience teaching/coaching primary school‑aged children
• A full, clean driving licence, and own transport
• The right to work in the UK
• A child‑centred approach to coaching which prioritises safety, enjoyment, and inclusivity
• Strong interpersonal skills to build successful relationships with participants, school staff, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent time management, organisational, and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft MS Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proactive, flexible, and solution focused
• Consistent and relentless in the pursuit of success

Please note – as this role involves working with children, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check, a signed self‑declaration form, and a signed disqualification by association form.

Contract Details, Salary and Benefits

• Full‑time – Monday to Friday – 08:45 – 16:45 (there will be some variance to this dependent on specific school start and finish times)
• Part‑time hours considered
• Start date – to be discussed at interview
• Annual salary – £28,000 – £31,000 + on target bonus of circa £1.5k + annual pay review
• 4% company pension contribution + 4% personal contribution
• 25 days annual leave (FTE)
• 45p business mileage rate
• Quarterly team social events
• Free coaching clothing

What Success Looks Like

• You and the rest of the Ignite Sport team feel motivated, respected and recognised
• The children we support are happier, have a greater sense of self‑worth, improved self‑regulation, and higher attendance and attainment
• Our partner schools – the children, staff, parents and the wider school community – are very happy with the service provided
• Through a child‑centred approach, our clubs and camps are highly subscribed
• By listening to our partner schools and recognising new business opportunities we achieve a sustainable P&L
• Staff retention is high because the team have autonomy, a sense of belonging and feel competent in their roles
• The Ignite Sport team is growing due to the quality of our services and the reputation we establish
• We double the number of partner schools for the start of year two