Lecturer and Academic Support

Job type: Part time fixed term for a year initially with a view to move to a permanent position after that, 0.4 (16 hours a week) a week.

Location: English National Ballet School, Hortensia Road, London SW10 0QS

Who we are looking for:

English National Ballet School, the official school of English National Ballet, is a specialist training centre for aspiring and highly talented young ballet dancers aged 16 to 19. We transform talented young dancers into world-class performers over a three-year programme validated by Trinity College, London.

The Lecturer and Academic Support will plan, manage and deliver teaching and learning activities in the classroom setting and where necessary, online, across the specialisms of the programme in dance studies with particular focus on western theatre dance. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Postgraduate dance/arts qualification or equivalent, which may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
• Depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of western concert dance, with particular expertise in classical ballet and modern/contemporary dance in sociocultural / historical perspectives, and the current debates in these fields.
• Experience teaching in Higher Education (levels 4, 5, 6 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)) with an ability to inspire, motivate and engage students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in education.
• Specialist knowledge of dance education and training in the professional/vocational sectors.
• Experience of setting assessment for Higher Education.
• Commitment to developing innovative and engaging dance teaching and learning methods.
• Knowledge of diversity and widening participation issues in relation to learning and teaching and how to develop structures and processes to support the achievements and progression of all students.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office)
• Excellent time management and an ability to manage different projects concurrently. 

How to apply: Candidates are invited to complete the application form here. If you are disabled and wish to submit your application in a different format, please contact recruitment@enbschool.org.uk Please also complete our separate Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Applicants must have UK work authorisation.

ENB School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 19^th August. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22^nd and Friday 23^rd August.

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