Lead Teacher - Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT)

Trinity Laban Conservatoire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting Allowance

Job summary

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is offering a part-time lead teaching post within the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT). The role oversees the CAT curriculum across ballet, contemporary and hip-hop, guiding students toward higher education auditions.

Teaching occurs in term time on weekday evenings and Saturdays, with a flexible schedule and regular studio time. An enhanced DBS check is required due to work with children and young people.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced dance teacher.
• Strong professional background in dance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop the CAT curriculum and teaching program.
• Teach CAT students on weekday evenings and Saturdays during term time.
• Lead the CAT teaching team and supervise staff and guest artists.
• Deliver weekly classes, intensives, projects and performances.
• Integrate strength and conditioning and dance science with the Performance Enhancement Tutor.
• Lead tutorials and support for Higher Education applications and auditions.
• Write Individual Training Plans, reports and assessments.

Skills

Dance teaching

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Job description

Part-time lead teaching post on the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, part of a national Department for Education scheme for talented young dancers. The role leads the CAT curriculum and teaching team across ballet, contemporary and hip-hop, and guides students towards higher education auditions. Teaching is in term time, on weekday evenings and Saturdays, with about half the time in the studio and regular flexible working. An enhanced DBS check applies because the work involves children, young people and vulnerable adults.

What the job involves

• Plan and develop the CAT technical and creative curriculum with the CAT Programme Manager
• Teach CAT students on weekday evenings and Saturdays in term time
• Lead the CAT teaching team, supervising, supporting and monitoring teaching staff and guest artists
• Deliver weekly classes, intensives, projects and informal and professional performances
• Work with the Performance Enhancement Tutor to integrate strength and conditioning and dance science
• Lead tutorials and the student support programme, including Higher Education applications and audition preparation
• Write Individual Training Plans, reports and assessments
• Assist with planning and delivery of CAT open days, auditions and outreach projects

What’s required

Experience

• Highly experienced dance teacher
• Strong professional background in dance

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the dance industry
• Progressive, student-centred and inclusive approach to teaching
• Ability to support and challenge a diverse cohort of young people

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Pay includes LWA