Director of Higher Education

Who we are

Central School of Ballet is a world-class centre for professional dance training based in the South Bank arts community in London’s Southwark, led by Executive Director Mark Osterfield and Artistic Director Kate Coyne.

Central offers an intensive conservatoire training in ballet and dance to approximately 130 students (aged 16-19 years) through an FD and BA Hons Top up in Professional Dance and Performance, and an MA in Choreography, validated by the University of Kent. Central is an independent training organisation and charity and from June 2022, registered as a fee cap independent higher education provider with the Office for Students.

Central’s new premises, The Countess of Wessex Studios, is a dynamic hub for the dance industry providing professional training for those aiming for a career in dance, a flourishing Junior School with classes in ballet for children after school in term time, and an Associate Programme for young people aiming for professional dance training. A range of adult dance classes in the evenings and on Sundays provides the chance to improve general fitness and wellbeing.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Higher Education professional to lead on further embedding the UK’s Higher Education requirements into Central School of Ballet’s degree-level vocational training, ensuring that we provide an exceptional educational experience in which our students can thrive.

A member of the Executive team, the Director of Higher Education will actively support the Executive Director and Artistic Director in the development and delivery of Central School of Ballet’s artistic vision and strategic plan working alongside the Director of Finance and Operations.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Central School of Ballet is committed to addressing issues of under-representation in ballet and Higher Education. We recognise that some individuals and communities in our society face obstacles and experience unfair disadvantage. In line with our vision to be an institution which supports an increasingly diverse and innovative, internationally recognised culture of dance in the UK, we are committed to finding ways to address these barriers. We encourage student applications to our Higher Education courses from all individuals with the talent, potential and dedication to develop the skills required for a professional career in dance. We welcome job applications from individuals who will champion the school’s ambition to become a more representative, inclusive and welcoming organisation. As a member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, the Director of Higher Education will work collaboratively in progressing and embedding these principles across the organisation.

For further information and an application form, please visit our website at www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries before applying, please email recruitment@csbschool.co.uk

Application closing date: Monday 7 October 9am

Interviews: Thursday 17 October/Friday 18 October (TBC)

Central School of Ballet, The Countess of Wessex Studios, 21-22 Hatfields, Paris Garden, London SE1 8DJ

Due to the high number of applications that we receive we are unfortunately unable to contact unsuccessful applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Central School of Ballet is an equal opportunities employer In line with school policy, this post requires an enhanced disclosure DBS check

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