Specialist Dance Coach – Maternity Cover

Millfield School; Street; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate Part-time Specialist Dance Coach for maternity cover in their Dance and Drama Department. This term-time role involves 6 hours of work per week, focusing on designing and delivering street dance and musical theatre coaching. Ideal candidates will have professional experience, a passion for dance education, and the ability to inspire young dancers. The position also requires collaboration across schools and contributions to performances and workshops.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Street Dance and Musical Theatre is required.
• Knowledge of the local and national dance community is preferred.
• Must inspire and engage young dancers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality dance coaching focusing on street dance.
• Choreograph pieces for performances and maintain accurate records.
• Support students preparing for auditions and contribute to workshops.

Skills

Street Dance

Musical Theatre

Dance Education

Choreography

Student Engagement

Job description

Overview

Millfield are seeking a passionate and skilled Part‑time Specialist Dance Coach to join the Dance and Drama Department on a maternity cover basis from February. This term‑time only role offers a salary of £4,865.64 per annum and involves working 6 hours per week, likely on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The successful candidate will design and deliver high‑quality dance coaching with a focus on street dance and musical theatre, supporting students from beginner to advanced levels and nurturing their technical, musical, and expressive development.

The candidate will also work at Millfield Prep School in Glastonbury, contributing to dance classes across both schools, offering specialist coaching for students preparing for auditions, and supporting performances. Responsibilities include choreographing pieces for termly and annual events, maintaining accurate registers and termly reports, identifying opportunities for workshops and visits, and collaborating with colleagues to support the wider Dance programme.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with professional experience in Street Dance and Musical Theatre, knowledge of the local and national dance community, and a genuine passion for dance in education. The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage young dancers is essential, as is a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the Dance and Drama Department.