This key role is responsible for the organisation and delivery of The Place's busy Children and Youth Programme, working closely with, and deputising for, the Classes & Courses Programme Manager. Principal responsibilities include planning and delivery of the programme, acting as Deputy Safeguarding Officer, deputising for the Classes & Courses Programme Manager in their absence as required, and overseeing the Front of House and casual staff as appropriate. The Classes & Courses Assistant Manager (Children & Youth Programme) leads the youth programme and is line managed by the Classes & Courses Programme Manager. The Classes & Courses team also comprises of an Adult Programme Officer and a Trainee. The department operates under the direction of the Public Programmes Executive Producer. Key Details: Contract Terms: 12-month, fixed-term, full-time (40 hours/week) maternity cover contract- inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day. Class term time working hours for this role will include the following: Ability to work regular Saturdays and evening shifts is vital in order to meet the needs of the programme. Other weekend or evening work may be required based on the needs of the programme. Outside of term time, hours will revert to Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm. Closing Date: Mon 16 Nov 2026 at 12:00pm (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. Interview Date: Thu 26 Nov 2026 (either in-person or remotely) (subject to change) Please note that this post is subject to Enhanced DBS check. Essential Criteria: Desirable Criteria: In liaison with the Classes & Courses Programme Manager: You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied. For a breakdown of what to expect from our general recruitment process, please see our information page (linked above) titled 'Recruitment Process'. If you have any further questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Jessica Richards, Classes & Courses Programme Manager at [email protected] and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate. Please note we are not able to advise on the content of your application.Job Summary
Job Description
Salary: £37,017 per annum.
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 12:45pm - 8:45pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
The anticipated start date for this position will be in the week commencing 25 Jan 2027.Job Requirements
- Knowledge of the recreational and competitive dance market.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding principles relating to young people and adults at risk.
- Strong organisational skills, including an ability to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines.
- An excellent communicator verbally and in writing, able to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines.
- Good customer service skills.
- Experience of working within dance education and administration.
- Experience of working with young people and liaising with parents/carers.
- Experience of working as part of a small team and supervising part-time staff.
- Experience of contracting and completing timesheets to ensure accurate payments to staff.
-A creative problem solver.
- Up to date knowledge of good practice in dance teaching for young people including developments in safe practice.
- Experience of acting as a Safeguarding Officer.
- Experience of line management.Job Responsibilities
- Establish priorities and plan future Children and Youth classes activity, building on programme recovery post-pandemic to meet income targets.
- Contribute to and implement initiatives to increase the breadth of young people given the opportunity to take part in the classes programme in line with The Place's strategy.
- Oversee the running of youth classes on weeknights and Saturdays, being the main point of contact for staff and parents.
- With the team, act as the main point of contact for bookings and respond to general enquiries about the overall Classes & Courses Programme, dealing with initial programme correspondence.
- In liaison with other colleagues across The Place teams, coordinate class sharings and the Children & Youth Dance Summer Show in The Place Theatre.
- Oversee the running of youth companies on weeknights and Saturdays, being the main point of contact for staff, company members, and parents/carers.Useful Links
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