Course Coordinator and CYP​/BTEC Tutor

Start Date: November 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2026

Reporting to:
Assistant Programme Leader / Programme Leader

Responsible for:
Provides administrative, organisational and operational support

The Course Coordinator provides administrative, organisational, and operational support, as well as teaching duties, to the CYP Associate Programme Leader and, ultimately, the Programme Leader in delivering the Children & Young Performers (CYP) and BTEC Level 2 and 3 Performing Arts programmes.

This role will help with the day-to-day administration and organisation of the programmes. The post holder will help ensure effective communication between students, parents, faculty, and relevant Academy departments, while supporting the smooth running of classes, assessments, Exams, competitions, Annual performances, and events.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, approachable and comfortable working with children and young people within a busy performing arts environment.

• Teaching dance and leading exam work for RAD and ISTD
• Choreography annual show
• External ECAS
• Leading and building a competition programme

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of CYP and BTEC programmes.
• Support admissions, registration and enrolment processes.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance registers and programme documentation.
• Collect and organise application forms, consent forms, medical information and other required documentation.
• Assist with timetabling, room bookings and scheduling.
• Support administration relating to BTEC and LAMDA assessments and examinations.
• Assist with maintaining programme policies, procedures, filing systems and documentation.
• Provide reception and front-of-house support when required.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents and faculty.
• Support student welfare and safeguarding procedures in accordance with Academy policy.

• Assist with the organisation and administration of productions, showcases, workshops, examinations and special events and competitions.
• Support rehearsal schedules and event logistics.
• Support external workshops, outreach activities, educational visits and community events.
• Assist with the operational delivery of Saturday and Sunday CYP and BTEC programmes
• Undertake teaching where required and appropriate to the post holder’s specialist skills.

• Assist with open days, auditions, workshops and student recruitment activities.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Dance, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Education or a related field.
• Strong practical dance and performing arts background and training.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow established processes and work effectively under the direction of the Lead Course Coordinator.
• Positive, professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a performing arts team..

Desirable

• Teaching, coaching or workshop experience in dance or performing arts.
• Delivery of competition work and enrolment
• Knowledge or experience of BTEC qualifications.
• Experience supporting productions, performances, auditions and leading examinations.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience working within an educational or performing arts organisation.

• Confident use of:
  Microsoft Word,…