Ballet Teacher - Junior School

Central School of Ballet; England; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A well-known ballet institution is seeking a part-time ballet teacher to deliver training to students aged 4-16 years. The role involves preparing lessons, ensuring student safety, and contributing to performances. Ideal candidates should have experience in teaching ballet and be knowledgeable about child safeguarding. The position offers 3.75 hours of work per week, scheduled on Thursday evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching ballet to children aged 4-16 years.
• Knowledge of the Central School of Ballet Junior School Syllabus.
• Skills in choreography and performance preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ballet training following the school syllabus.
• Ensure student safety and maintain discipline.
• Prepare students for performances and assessments.

Skills

Ballet training expertise

Child safeguarding knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

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This ballet teacher will be responsible for delivering the Central School of Ballet Junior School syllabus to pupils aged 4-16 years, in the following hours:

Thursdays, 3.75 hours per week, 4.30-8.15pm

Key accountabilities

The teacher will give the pupils the full benefit of their knowledge, expertise and technical skill at all times. The teacher is responsible for upholding the school’s child protection policy and promoting the safeguarding of children at all times. Any concerns about a child’s welfare should be discussed with the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Associate School and Short Courses Manager who will take the relevant course of action.

The teacher’s primary responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare and plan the programme of ballet training for each class with reference to, and in line with, the CSB Junior School Syllabus System of Training and in conjunction with the Associate School and Short Courses Manager and fellow Junior School teachers.
• Encourage the development of pupils and their skills and identify those pupils who should be considered for further coaching.
• Ensure that the class understands the body of work to be covered during the year, both in terms of physical understanding, achievement and vocabulary to be learned.
• Share responsibility for ensuring pupils warm up in order to prevent injury.
• Teach the programme of ballet throughout the duration of the term, liaising with the class pianist and teaching assistant where necessary; prepare their classes for annual observation and assessment, including parent watching weeks and other performance opportunities.
• Contribute to School performances which may include choreography, teaching and rehearsing repertoire or assisting students with performance skills including preparation of hair, make-up and costumes. Additional hours may be required for such events.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training/professional development opportunities.
• Participate freely in the review and evaluation of the year’s work.
• The teacher will also be responsible for the following areas: the maintenance of discipline, including recording attendance, lateness and absence; ensuring acceptable standards of conduct of pupils; maintaining acceptable standards of appearance in accordance with the school uniform policy.

General:

• To establish good communication with all other teachers and support staff who teach in the School.
• To contribute to the operating values and ethos of the School.
• To support Central School of Ballet’s commitment to addressing the barriers and inequality that some individuals may be facing.
• To adhere to School policies, procedures and guidelines.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Performing Arts

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