St Edward's School • Oxford, Oxfordshire

Dance Teacher

About this role

We are seeking a Dance Teacher specialising in Break Dance, Contemporary, Freestyle, Street and Acro to play a key role delivering high quality, engaging lessons across these styles.

The successful candidate will inspire beginners through to advanced levels and act as a positive role model for young male and female dancers.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Designing and choreographing dance pieces and performances
  • Teaching individual, duo and group classes in Break Dance, Contemporary, Freestyle, Hip Hop, Street and Acro
  • Collaborating with the Head of Dance and other Dance Teachers to prepare dance pieces and performances for School production
  • Rehearsing students to perform confidently
  • Supporting the preparation and completion of end-of-term reports
  • Strong knowledge of Break Dance, Contemporary, Freestyle, Hip Hop, Street and Acro and choreography skills are essential.

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd May 2026.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Why work at St Edward's?

In return the school offers an attractive benefits package including

  • A friendly and inclusive working environment
  • Free meals
  • Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. From 1st September 2022, enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%