Dance and Drama Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job summary
Perform is recruiting actors who can sing and dance to teach drama, dance and singing to children aged 4-12 years old. The role is flexible and can be full or part time depending on the candidate's availablilty.
Candidate requirements
- Candidates must be a performing arts graduate.
- Be able to act, sing and dance well (triple threat).
- Love working with children.
- Passionate about helping children develop through the performing arts.
Candidate duties
Candidates will be teaching a curriculum of drama, dance and singing in a combination of after school classes, weekend workshops and Theatre in Education style sessions in Primary Schools. Full training and lesson plan resources are provided.
Benefits and Salary
- Basic rate of teaching is £26.53 per hour.
- Producer teaching rate is £31.83 per hour (plus commission).
- Flexible around acting work committments.
About Perform
Perform was launched in 2000 as a new kind of drama school – one that has child development at its very heart.
The founders, Will Barnett and Lucy Quick, both had a passion for the performing arts and wanted to create a unique organisation to help build children’s self-esteem and life skills.
Perform now runs classes at over 300 locations employing over 250 actors and teaching over 8000 children in locations ranging in London, Bristol, Nottingham, Kent, Essex, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxford, Cambridge, Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire and Kent.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From £27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- QTS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/06/2023
Reference ID: Perform Teacher
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27 - £27 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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