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We always like inspiring, wholehearted and creative folk to work with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced, qualified and delightful ballet teacher to become Head Teacher at the Gambia Dance Factory, West Africa’s leading creative ballet school for young children aged 2 – 8yrs.

This is a permanent part time position, for a minimum of 12 months.

Gambia Dance Factory is a dedicated classical ballet school with a passionate, loyal and dedicated team of ballet teachers and assistants.

Gambia Dance Factory offers a creative dance program that best meets the creativity and aesthetics of ballet with the skills for brain and body. Our classical ballet classes follow the RAD method of teaching and examining.

Commencing immediately, we require an exceptional head teacher to learn, lead and develop the growth of our programs in Gambia in a manner reflecting the philosophies of the Gambia Dance Factory. You will also be required to learn and teach our Ballet program and the Primary – Grade 4 RAD Ballet syllabus.

The hourly rate of pay will reflect your ability, experience and commitment to the position.

Essential

  • Qualifications in contemporary dance and/or ballet and a minimum of two years teaching experience.
  • Ideally you’ll have expereince with the RAD syllabus with knowledge of the new syllabi and experience with preparing children for exams and class awards.
  • You must be a quick learner, able to follow instructions and be willing to follow and support the head teacher whilst learning our programs. An openness to being mentored throughout the position is essential.
  • A lovely, kind, warm and energetic teaching manner with class management strategies that honour and respect the child.
  • You must be committed, vibrant, animated, fun, cheerful and full of energy.
  • You must love working with children, facilitating their dance education as well as being articulate, confident and well groomed.
  • You must be punctual, reliable and ideally have your own car.

You will be required to prepare and teach a 30 minute class plan for approximately 8 children aged 3-5yrs – this will be a practical teaching interview.

In West Africa 16 million girls are not in school due to complex social, political, traditional and economical factors. Everything from marriage practices to disease to poverty to seasonal labour requirements contribute to this catastrophe.


Using ballet, dance and the performing arts, the Ballet Hss Decided mission is to help these young underprivileged girls to get into school, expand their horizons, explore their creativity and build the friendships, confidence and self esteem to live a better life. Get Involved

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