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Associate Centre Ballet Teacher - Newcastle, The Royal Ballet School

  •  North East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes March 3, 2026
  •  People Team
  •  jobs@royalballetschool.org.uk
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Job Summary

The post holder will teach ballet to Associate students aged between 8 and 11 (Junior Associate programme) at the Newcastle Associate centre.

Job Description

The Associate Programme is an extensive national programme introducing the School's System of Training to young, talented students studying at private ballet and vocational schools across the country. The programme is divided into four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.

An Associate teacher understands the interests of the individual students are paramount and supports and nurtures the student's physical and mental wellbeing whilst providing a high standard of ballet training.

Initial training in the Royal Ballet School's Associate System of training will be given, and further professional training will be offered at least once each year.

CONTRACT TERMS:

Hours: Sundays during term time, 11am - 3.45pm (including breaks)

Location: Newcastle Associate Centre (Dance City, Temple Street, NE1 4BR)

Duration: Fixed term contract: 13 September 2026 - 20 June 2027 (mandatory training will commence before the teaching period)

Salary: £41.25 per hour

Application Closing Date: 3 March 2026 23:59

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Experience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 11 years
  • A commitment to the aims and objectives of The Royal Ballet School and the Associate Programme
  • An ability and willingness to maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
  • First aid training or the willingness to attend training courses
  • Safeguarding training or the willingness to attend training courses
  • Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

  • A dance teaching qualification.

Job Responsibilities

  • Structure and teach ballet lessons following the Associate System of Training as set out by the School
  • Produce a written yearly teaching plan for each class of students that is taught
  • Produce written reports on student progress for School Auditions, Assessments and end of year
  • Record and report student attendance
  • Maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
  • Communicate with parents of students as requested by the Head of the Associate Programme and Artistic Manager
  • Record notes on significant parent contact conversations
  • Attend Continuing Professional Development days as required by the Associate Programme Artistic Manager
  • Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within the scope and range of the job.

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How to Apply

Please submit an application form via The Royal Ballet School website. We do not accept speculative CV's.

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