Acro Teacher

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION

1.   JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Acro Teacher

Dept/Faculty: Dance

Location: Diverse Performing Arts Centre, The Curve Building, Al Quoz 3, Dubai

Responsible to: Head of Dance / Senior Management

Position: Part-time – approximately 15 teaching hours per week

2.   PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Acro Teacher will deliver inspiring, engaging and technically focused classes for students aged 5–18, developing acrobatic skills, strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver structured classes for a range of abilities, from beginners to advanced students, with a strong emphasis on technical development, safe progression and performance skills. A key focus will be preparing students for competitions, showcases and productions, and choreographing creative, technically accomplished routines.

This is initially a part-time role of approximately 15 teaching hours per week, with scope for additional classes and private lessons. Candidates able to teach other dance or performing arts disciplines are encouraged to apply, as an expanded or potentially full-time role may be considered depending on their skills and the needs of the school.

3.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•  Plan and deliver high-quality Acro classes developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, technique and performance skills.

•  Apply safe spotting techniques, appropriate physical preparation and progressive acrobatic training for different ages and abilities.

•  Create structured, engaging lessons that build confidence and support individual progress.

•  Prepare students for competitions, showcases and productions to a high technical and performance standard.

•  Choreograph creative, age-appropriate Acro routines for competitions, annual productions and other performances.

•  Identify students’ strengths and development needs, providing constructive feedback and support.

•  Research and develop teaching approaches, remaining current with Acro and dance education practices.

•  Collaborate with other departments on performances and interdisciplinary projects.

•  Maintain a safe, positive and disciplined learning environment and safeguard students’ wellbeing.

•  Follow school teaching standards and undertake relevant parent communication and administrative duties.

•  Deliver additional classes or private lessons as agreed with the school.

•  Carry out other appropriate duties within the scope and ethos of Diverse as requested by the Principals or Senior Management.

4.   GENERAL

•  This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.

•  All employees must comply with the school’s policies and procedures and uphold the spirit, scope and ethos of Diverse Performing Arts Center.

•  Diverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.

•  The post holder must prioritise safe physical training, spotting, injury prevention and appropriate skill progression.

5.   PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES

•  Charismatic, enthusiastic, hardworking and imaginative, with excellent communication skills.

•  Passionate about developing young performers and able to inspire a range of ages and abilities.

•  Patient, encouraging and supportive while maintaining high technical standards.

•  Organised, reliable and professional; able to work independently and collaboratively.

•  Able to adapt teaching to different learning needs and backgrounds.

•  Committed to a safe, inclusive, positive learning environment.

•  Driven to achieve excellence while fostering creativity, confidence and enjoyment.

•  Flexible and willing to contribute to wider school activities and productions.

6.   REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Minimum two years’ experience teaching Acro, acrobatics or gymnastics to children and young people.

A recognised Acro teaching qualification or certification, such as Acrobatic Arts or a similar recognised training programme
Strong technical knowledge of acrobatic skills, safe spotting, conditioning and progressive training methods is essential.
•  Experience teaching beginners through to advanced students across a range of ages.

•  Proven experience preparing students for competitions, showcases and performances.

•  Strong choreography skills and ability to create engaging, technically accomplished, age-appropriate routines.

•  A professional performing, gymnastics or dance background is preferred but not essential.

•  A bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualification in a related discipline is desirable.

•  Experience or qualifications in additional dance or performing arts disciplines would be advantageous.

7.   WORKING HOURS & OPPORTUNITIES

Initially approximately 15 teaching hours per week. Additional private lessons, Acro classes and other teaching responsibilities may be available. A larger part-time or full-time role may be considered depending on the successful candidate’s expertise, versatility and the school’s requirements.

 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits: To be discussed based on the agreed working arrangements and scope of the position.

8.   HOW TO APPLY

Please forward a CV, cover letter and headshot to info@diversechoreography.com. Applicants are encouraged to highlight additional teaching qualifications and experience in other dance or performing arts disciplines.