Full-time Dance Coach

Due to the continued expansion of our high-quality dance programme, HeadStart International School is seeking two qualified and experienced full-time dance coaches.

Roles

• Coach 1: Jazz and Ballet
  • Must be ballet/Jazz qualified (e.g. ATOD/CSTD/ISTD/RAD)
  • Teaching on our Cherngtalay campus
  • Teaching agreed hours within Monday–Saturday
  • Contract start date negotiable, ideally 1st June 2026
• Coach 2: Hip Hop, Gymnastics and Cheerleading
  • Teaching on both HeadStart campuses — Chaofah (4 days) & Cherngtalay (2 days)
  • Teaching agreed hours within Monday–Saturday
  • Contract start date negotiable, ideally 1st August 2026

The successful candidates will join a passionate and talented team, contributing to our successes at ATOD, our annual Dance Recitals featuring over 120 students, and our large-scale musical theatre productions presented through CAPA. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals who bring strong teaching skills, creative choreography, infectious energy, and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality dance classes in the assigned styles and campuses
• Create and teach choreography for recitals and productions
• Assess student progress; all classes are taught and assessed in English
• Support students’ physical development and safe technique, especially for tumbling (Coach 2)

Qualifications

• Relevant dance qualifications and experience in the style(s) applied for
• For Coach 1: recognised ballet/Jazz qualifications (e.g. ATOD, CSTD, ISTD, RAD)
• For Coach 2: experience in Hip Hop, Gymnastics and Cheerleading, including supporting tumbling skills
• English proficiency is essential; certification evidence may be required

Application Requirements

• A solo performance video in one of the styles relevant to the role applied for
• A video recording of yourself teaching a class or workshop in a different style from the first video
• For the Hip Hop, Gymnastics and Cheerleading role only: a video demonstrating the techniques you use to support students when developing their tumbling skills

Contract and Conditions

• The role will initially be offered as a two-year contract, subject to a probationary period
• Teaching hours and days to be agreed within Monday–Saturday as noted above

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full professional support
• Opportunities for continued development, both internally and through external organisations as appropriate

Please apply using the form below. Speculative applications for other roles will not be considered.