Curriculum Leader - Dance; FTE

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and ambitious Curriculum Leader to drive the development and delivery of our Dance provision. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative and industry-relevant curriculum that prepares dance performers for successful careers in a rapidly evolving artistic landscape. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Music, Sound and Performing Arts, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Dance, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and artistic development.

You will combine leadership responsibilities with a substantial teaching and coaching commitment, including programme leadership and oversight of student performance projects, productions and showcases.

• Leading curriculum planning, development, and continuous improvement within Dance
• Ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, coaching and assessment
• Developing programmes that reflect current industry practice and professional expectations
• Monitoring and improving student engagement, retention, progression and achievement outcomes
• Coordinating performances
• Leading quality assurance activities, including internal moderation, standardisation and external reviews
• Overseeing course documentation, schemes of work, learning resources and digital content
• Managing the day-to-day delivery of Dance programmes, rehearsals and performance opportunities
• Building relationships with industry professionals, dance companies and external partners
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment in line with safeguarding responsibilities

You will be a passionate and knowledgeable Dance practitioner with experience of delivering high-quality teaching that inspires, challenges and motivates learners to achieve their full potential. You will have a strong understanding of contemporary practice and be able to support students in developing their skills across a range of disciplines, guiding them towards progression into continuing education and creative industries. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be committed to inclusive teaching, student well-being and maintaining high standards of achievement.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation in teaching and learning, and be enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant and ambitious creative community.

Additionally, you will be a committed and inspiring educator, practitioner and leader with a strong vision for Dance education and its role in developing the next generation of performers.

£19,921 to £22,135 pa, pro-rata (0.6 f/t equivalence). Permanent.

• Generous annual leave allowance (40 days) plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering a chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues