Course Leader: MA Creative Dance Education

Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £47,329 per annum, equating to £37,863 per annum for this part-time role.

Contract Type: 12-month, Fixed-term contract starting on 04 August 2026 and ending 31 July 2027

Hours: Part-time (equivalent to 32 hours per week)

Please note that teaching for this course will primarily fall during afternoons and evenings until 8:00pm.

Closes: 26^th May 2026 at 12 noon. We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the faculty as Unit Leader of a brand-new course at London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS). A globally-oriented postgraduate programme, it blends creative practice, pedagogy, and critical inquiry, preparing artists and educators to design inclusive curricula.

The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.

The Course Leader leads on curriculum development, student experience, academic standards and team coordination, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

Job Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of the professional field of dance education, relevant discourse, and contextual research and/or creative practice within educational contexts.
• Excellent differentiated written and verbal communication skills
• Able to support and mentor individuals.
• Competent in budgeting and financial planning.
• Experience of course/programme leadership at postgraduate-level, including curriculum design and/or development in higher education or professional contexts.
• Postgraduate Degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent industry experience.
• Fosters positive relationships with students.
• Works effectively within a team and independently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the ongoing development, delivery and reviewing of the MA Creative Dance Education curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality student-centred teaching and learning, as appropriate to unit plans and your areas of expertise.
• Oversee assessment design, moderation and feedback practices to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Lead, manage, and support Unit Leaders & visiting lecturers in the planning and delivery of the programme.
• Contribute to staff development, mentoring and the sharing of good practice in teaching and assessment.
• Contribute to student recruitment, including admissions processes, interviews and outreach activity.
• Oversee the academic progress and pastoral support of students across the programme.
• Undertake a programme of Continuing Professional Development for review at annual appraisal.
• Attend and participate in LCDS and cross-organisation Meetings and Committees.
• Contribute to the wider research culture across The Place through practice, publication, etc.

To learn more about this role and to apply for this post, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

For an informal chat about this role, please email Josh Slater, Director of Higher Education: Pedagogy and Enhancement.

Interview Details: We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Fri 05 June 2026.

We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as disabled and those from Global Majority backgrounds.

We pledge to offer interviews to all applicants from these groups that meet the essential criteria for a role.

The Place is a proud Disability Confident Employer.

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