Musical Theatre Teacher – Jazz/Choreography focus
£25 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours or £42 per single after-school session
Tuesday 3.35pm-4.45pm
CR0 4EJ
Are you an experienced and passionate Musical Theatre professional? Do you have a flair for teaching and inspiring children? WHAM Theatre Schools is seeking a Musical Theatre Teacher (£25/hour for a minimum of 2 hours, or £42 per single after-school session) to join our creative team in Croydon!
About Us:
At WHAM Theatre Schools, we provide exceptional Musical Theatre and Acro classes for children aged 3 to 18 years. Our goal is to foster confidence, creativity, and skills in a nurturing and fun environment.
Your Role as a Musical Theatre Teacher:
- Teach every Tuesday from 3:35 PM to 4:35 PM, with arrival required by 3:10 PM.
- Plan and deliver engaging Musical Theatre lessons, focusing foremost on choreography/MT Jazz, then applying the building blocks for acting & singing. Choreography and teaching dance steps/routines based on Musical Theatre Jazz is our method to building student confidence and increasing skills.
- Lead structured sessions based on our Musical Theatre Framework, with an emphasis on Jazz Dance as a confidence-building tool.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space for students of all abilities.
- Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to ensure smooth lesson delivery.
- Capture short video excerpts of routines to showcase students’ progress to parents (where media release is granted).
What We’re Looking For:
- Commitment: We value teachers who are dedicated and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Understanding: An ability to recognise and adapt to the unique challenges children may face, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Qualifications: A strong background in Musical Theatre, with expertise in singing, dancing, or acting.
- Experience: Previous teaching experience or working with children in a creative capacity.
- Skills: Confident, reliable, and able to choreograph and teach dance steps/routines as per Musical Theatre Jazz.
- Enhanced DBS Check: This is required on the update service. WHAM can process this for you, but a fee will be charged.
What’s in the WHAM Teacher Goodies Kit?
As part of our team, you’ll receive your very own WHAM Teacher Goodies Kit to help you shine in your role! This includes:
- A WHAM T-Shirt and Jumper for a professional and fun look.
- A Drawstring Bag to carry your essentials.
- A First Aid Kit to ensure safety in every lesson.
- A Tripod for Filming to record students' progress.
- Access to a Tablet/Software for registers and compliance.
- General teaching resources to make your classes creative and engaging.
Why Join WHAM Croydon?
- Competitive pay of £25 per hour (minimum 2 hours) or £42 per single after-school session.
- Flexible term-time hours, with breaks during school holidays.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives through the performing arts.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Potential to expand classes in the area, providing the right teacher is on board.
- Franchisee Opportunity: For the right candidate, there is potential to take on this area as a WHAM Theatre Schools franchisee.
