Associate Centre Coordinator - Eastleigh

The Royal Ballet School; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ballet School is seeking a dedicated session coordinator for the Eastleigh Associate Centre, delivering Saturday classes during term time. You will manage student and parent check-in, supervise children, and support teachers while ensuring safeguarding and welfare procedures are followed.

Based at The Point Theatre, Eastleigh, the role is permanent with Saturdays 10:45–16:45. You will maintain confidentiality and contribute to a smooth, well-run session environment for young dancers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, diplomacy and confidence liaising with parents, guardians and staff.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy studio environment.
• Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Child Protection Level 1 training and First Aid training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet parents/guardians and students, following the welcome process.
• Supervise children during changes and in the studio as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with setting up/clearing the studio and equipment.
• Ensure students are collected and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Escort students to the toilet if necessary and pass messages to the teacher.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diplomacy

Confidence in liaising

Empathy

Prioritise work

Education

Child Protection Level 1 training

First Aid training

Job description

To coordinate the smooth and efficient delivery of the Eastleigh Associate classes on Saturdays during term time, as directed by the Associate Programme Manager. This role has no line management responsibility.

The Associate Programme is an extensive national programme introducing the School’s System of Training to young, talented students studying at private ballet and vocational schools across the country. It is divided into four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the efficient running of classes at the Eastleigh Associate Centre, ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students at all times. They will oversee the administration of each session, ensuring that all School policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements are followed by parents/guardians and staff. The post holder will also maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in relation to all student, parent and staff information associated with The Royal Ballet School.

CONTRACT TERMS

Duration: Permanent contract from Saturday 9 January 2027

Hours: Saturdays during term time, 10.45 – 16.45

Location: Eastleigh Associate Centre (The Point Theatre, 14 Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9DE)

Salary: £12.72 per hour

Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026

MAIN DUTIES

This list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;

• Meet parents/guardians and students, ensuring that the correct welcome process is followed
• Supervise children once the parent leaves, while they change and around the building into their studio as required and directed by the teacher
• Help the teacher to set up and clear the studio as required. This would be light equipment and teaching resources
• Ensure that students are collected by parent/guardian and are not left unattended at any time. If a student has not been collected, follow the correct procedure
• Escort students to the toilet if necessary
• Assist any child taken ill or injured in class, under the direction of the class teacher
• Pass messages to the class teacher and give brief account of how the day ran, informing them of any problems or concerns
• Pass on messages to parents/guardians as required
• Complete the online attendance tracker each week
• Deal will spare uniform items as necessary
• Deal with any lost property as required
• To assist teachers and other staff in the event of a fire emergency
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within the scope and range of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Excellent communication skills, diplomacy and confidence in liaising with a wide range of people including children and young adults
• Ability to prioritise work and remain calm in a busy environment
• Able to work flexible hours as the job demands
• Access to the internet/emails from home for information purposes
• Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.
• Child Protection Level 1 training
• First Aid training
• An interest in ballet.

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:

• To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
• To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
• To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.

This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.