About
Joining babyballet® is about much more than teaching dance. It is an opportunity to help young children build confidence, coordination, creativity, and self-belief while creating a fun and nurturing environment where they can thrive.
As a babyballet® teacher, you will be part of a supportive and passionate team, delivering classes
filled with music, imagination, and achievement. We provide comprehensive training, ongoing development, and continued support, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed.
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about inspiring young children, babyballet® offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference while sharing your love of dance
Main description
Being a babyballet® teacher is a highly rewarding role thatcombines dance, imagination, and early years education. Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, creative classes for babies and pre-school children, helping them develop confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of movement.
The role requires energy, warmth, professionalism, and the ability to create a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment. Teachers must also build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers. Although babyballet® is not a traditional ballet syllabus, our programme introduces early dance foundations in a way that
encourages self-belief, creativity, expression, and positive learning behaviours.
Key Responsibilties
- Deliver engaging babyballet classes in line with brand standards.
- Create a welcoming, and inclusive environment for children and families.
- Set up the hall, ensuring that it is clean and safe.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Lead imaginative movement, dance, and music-based activities.
- Support children’s confidence, coordination, and early learning development.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and class management.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned at the end of each session.
- Attend ongoing training and development sessions.
Personal Qualities
- Fun, vibrant, and engaging personality with a genuine passion for working with pre-school children.
- Professional, reliable, and punctual.
- Creative, imaginative, and confident when leading groups of young children.
- Organised, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
- Calm, patient, and encouraging approach.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with pre-school children (dance, teaching, childcare or similar).
- Ability to choreograph simple, age-appropriate routines
- Relevant ballet or dance training.
- Ability to engage both children and parents effectively
Desirable: previous teaching experience in a dance or early years setting
Recruitment and Training Process
- Following an informal interview, successful candidates will be invited to attend an audition where they will have to teach a couple of chosen exercises to a class. At this audition they will have the opportunity to observe classes to gain an understanding of the babyballet® teaching approach.
- Candidates who are considered suitable and wish to progress will enter a structured training period, working alongside an experienced babyballet® teacher. This stage is designed to build confidence, develop teaching skills, and ensure consistency with brand standards.
- During training, candidates will be asked to demonstrate the songs and exercises they have learnt, leading up to teaching a full class independently.
- Participation in training does not constitute a job offer. A formal contract will only be issued once all training has been successfully completed and the candidate is assessed as suitable for the role.
- The training period takes at least 6 weeks, but could be longer, depending on individual progress and readiness to teach independently.
- Candidates invited to continue beyond the observation stage will be paid during the training period.
- At any stage, progression may be paused or discontinued if it is felt that the role is not the right fit.
- Once the Franchisee is satisfied that the required standard has been met, a formal job offer will be
made
Terms of employment
All roles are offered on a self-employed basis. Teachers are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance contributions.
Pay
Rate of pay depends upon experience
Teachers will invoice weekly or monthly, as agreed.
Equipment and expenses
Training, uniform, and babyballet® class specific equipment will be provided by the Franchisee.
Teachers are responsible for their own DBS check, First Aid, and safeguarding training.
Holidays
Holiday requests must be submitted at least 8 weeks in advance.
In emergencies, as much notice as possible should be given (ideally 24 hours minimum).
Ongoing Training
Teachers are required to attend ongoing training sessions each term to ensure consistency and maintain babyballet® standards.
How to apply
Please contact Abigail via email suffolksouth@babyballet.co.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 14/11/2026
Salary
Dependent on experience
Location
This job is located in Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas, Suffolk
More Information
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
