About the Job

At Enrich ME, we redefine what it means to go beyond the classroom, offering students across Cognita Middle East schools an unparalleled platform to excel. Our exclusive and expertly designed programmes in football, swimming, netball, music, performing arts, athlete development and racquet sports unlock potential, inspire passion and create limitless opportunities for growth.

With a focus on driving excellence and fostering inclusion, Enrich ME empowers students to achieve outstanding results while building confidence, resilience and lifelong skills. By extending learning beyond the school day, we deliver transformative experiences that shape future leaders and inspire a lifelong love of achievement

Reporting to the Dance and Drama Academy Manager, Enrich ME is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Part-time Dance Teacher to work across our family of schools in Dubai, UAE.

Working with children aged 4 to 16 years, from beginners to advanced performers, you will deliver engaging, high-quality dance lessons that inspire students to develop their skills, confidence, and passion for performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic professional with strong teaching, communication, and organisational skills to join our growing Performing Arts team.

Kindly note that this is a part-time role, and as such, visa sponsorship and medical insurance are not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver before/after school programmes in a variety of Dance disciplines.

• Plan, prepare and deliver Dance within the school day as required

• Choreograph and direct Dance performances across the Cognita schools.

• Collaborate with Dance and PE teachers within the Cognita schools.

• Ensure safety standards are followed, undertaking risk assessments, where necessary

• Maintain records on attendance, performance, and progress, evaluating sessions and providing feedback to key stakeholders.

About You

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching dance.

• Excellent dance teaching skills with the ability to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.

• Ability to motivate, encourage, and engage students across a range of ages and abilities.

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.

• Good working knowledge of IT software and strong administrative skills.

• Full driving licence.

• Dance, Drama, or Performing Arts degree.

Desirable

• Teaching degree or recognised teaching qualification.

• First Aid qualification.

• Additional experience and qualifications in other performing arts disciplines.

• Knowledge of Dubai-based dance and drama events and an established professional network within the region.

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Enrich ME and Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.