Zumba Instructor (Hourly Paid)

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour

Hours per week: up to 1 hour

Weeks per Annum: Various

Working pattern: 09:30 - 10:30 / 18:30 - 19:30 (exact pattern variable)

Location: Oxfordshire (Oxford, Kidlington, Didcot, Banbury)

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until September 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Zumba Instructor to deliver engaging Zumba classes for adult learners. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about dance‑fitness and enjoys motivating people of all abilities in a supportive, inclusive environment.

As a Zumba Instructor, you will plan and deliver high‑quality sessions that celebrate the energy, rhythm, and expressive nature of Zumba, helping participants improve fitness, coordination, and confidence while enjoying the social aspects of group exercise.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Zumba sessions suitable for adult learners of varying experience levels.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and positive class environment.
• Adapt routines to accommodate different abilities and fitness levels.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and enjoyment through clear instruction and motivation.
• Maintain a safe learning environment, following health and safety guidance.
• Build a sense of community and connection within classes.

Essential Experience

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Zumba techniques and styles.
• A genuine passion for Zumba and group fitness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners.
• Confidence leading group classes.
• You need an official Zumba Basic 1 (B1) trainig license to teach official Zumba classes.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience teaching adults in a fitness, dance, or community setting.

Why Work with Us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the rig ht to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.