Scholars Level 1 teacher

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WORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL

We are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train and educate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dance training worldwide.

As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team is varied. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care, healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few.

We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skills and experience we need.

People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivate the best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent care and education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.

• ACTIVELY WIDENING ACCESS
• OUR HERITAGE NOURISHES OUR FUTURE
• STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
• NURTURING INDIVIDUALS
• ALWAYS INNOVATING

Our full-time students are based at White Lodge in Richmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden.

There are two additional boarding houses for Upper School students in Pimlico and Covent Garden.

The Royal Ballet School operates in locations worldwide, including different Associate centres and venues for Intensive Courses.

Across our sites, there are a total of 250 employees. Wherever they work, our team respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in our organisation’s mission. Our work spaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive. Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supporting individuals to reach their full potential.

• GENEROUS PENSION SCHEME
• TECH AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SCHEME
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
• GENEROUS ANNUAL LEAVE
• LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• SEASON TICKET LOAN
• DISCOUNTS OFF A VARIETY OF BRANDS UK SCHOLARS BALLET TEACHER

LOCATION:

White Lodge, Richmond Park, TW10
5HR
DURATION:
Fixed Term from 3 October 2026
20 June 2027

RATE OF PAY: £41.25 per hour

HOURS:

Saturday and Sunday, between 10.00 - 13.00, on the following dates:

Autumn Term 3 October and 4 October 24 October and 25 October 14 November and 15 November

Summer Term 1 May and 2 May 22 May and 23 May 19 June and 20 June

Spring Term 23 January and 24 January 13 February and 14 February 6 March and 7 March

UK Scholars Level 1 establishes the foundational architecture of classical ballet training while nurturing creativity, musicality, performance awareness, and holistic development. The programme is fully aligned with The Royal Ballet School System of Training and designed to ensure continuity, progression, and long-term dancer wellbeing.

The post holder will teach ballet to UK Scholar students aged between 11 and 12 at The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge. A UK Scholars 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.

This list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;

• Structure and teach ballet lessons following the UK Scholars System of Training as set out by the School
• Prepare lessons plans with clear learning objectives and outcomes
• Attend termly online meetings, discuss students and programme updates
• Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
• Communicate with parents of students as requested by the Artistic Lead of the UK Scholars Programme and UK Scholars Programme Coordinator
• Record notes on all parent contact conversations
• Produce written reports and deliver tutorials that support and communicate student progress effectively
• Respecting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Use technology to support the delivery of classes and…