Lecturer and Academic Support

English National Ballet School, affiliated school with 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.

Who we are looking for:

We are now looking to appoint a Lecturer and Academic Support person, to 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 devising 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.

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How to apply: Candidates are invited to complete the application form.