School Dance Teacher

Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited - School Dance Teacher

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Termly team social events.
• Free coaching clothing.

• Team motivation, respect and recognition.
• Children happier, with greater self‑worth, improved self‑regulation, higher attendance and attainment.
• Partner schools – children, staff, parents and the wider school community very happy with the service provided.
• Club and camp high subscription via child‑centred approach.
• Sustainable P&L through listening to partner schools and recognising new business opportunities.
• High staff retention due to autonomy, belonging and competence.
• Growth of Ignite Sport team due to quality services and reputation.
• Doubling number of partner schools for year‑two.