Associate Centre Ballet Teacher

The Royal Ballet School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious ballet institution is seeking an Associate Teacher to teach ballet to students aged 8 to 13 at their Cardiff Associate Centre. This role offers initial training in the School's Associate System and further professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include structuring lessons, producing yearly teaching plans, maintaining student records, and upholding safeguarding duties. The position is fixed term from September 2026 to June 2027, with a competitive hourly rate of £41.25.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 13 years.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the Royal Ballet School and Associate Programme.
• First aid training or willingness to attend training courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet lessons following the Associate System of Training.
• Produce written reports on student progress for assessments.
• Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships.

Skills

Teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 13

Ability to maintain appropriate staff/student relationships

Empathy with the aims and ethos of the school

Education

Dance teaching qualification

Job description

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. The programme is divided into four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The post holder will teach ballet to Associate students aged between 8 and 13 (Junior and Mid-Associate programme) at the Cardiff Associate centre.

Initial training in the Royal Ballet School’s Associate System of training will be provided, and further professional training will be offered at least once each year.

An Associate teacher understands the interests of the individual students are paramount and supports and nurtures the student’s physical and mental wellbeing whilst providing a high standard of ballet training.

CONTRACT TERMS

Salary: £41.25 per hour

Location: Cardiff Associate Centre

Duration: Fixed term contract: September 2026 - end of June 2027 (mandatory training will commence before the teaching period)

MAIN DUTIES

• Structure and teach ballet lessons following the Associate System of Training as set out by the School
• Produce a written yearly teaching plan for each class of students that is taught Produce written reports on student progress for School Auditions, Assessments and end of year
• Record and report student attendance
• Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
• Communicate with parents of students as requested by the Head of the Associate Programme and Artistic Manager
• Record notes on significant parent contact conversations
• Attend Continuing Professional Development days as required by the Associate Programme Artistic Manager
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within the scope and range of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 13 years
• A commitment to the aims and objectives of The Royal Ballet School and the Associate Programme
• An ability and willingness to maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
• First aid training or the willingness to attend training courses
• Safeguarding Training or the willingness to attend training courses
• Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.
• A dance teaching qualification.

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.