Unit 9 develops students' knowledge and skills as dance artists within the community dance sector, engaging them with critical understandings of participation, access, identity, community and co-creation. Students experience the practice of a range of artists working in community settings and undertake placement-based co-creation projects with community groups under the facilitation of a lead artist, supported by The Place staff. Placing the student at the centre of their work, the Unit Leader will: Salary: Full-time equivalent - £46,444 p.a., equating to £27,866 p.a. for this part-time role (24 hours per week). Contract Terms: This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract starting Sep 2026. This is a part-time position (equivalent to 24 hours per week). Closing Date: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 12:00pm (noon). We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive. Interview: We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Fri 31 Jul 2026 in person at The Place in two parts- paid teaching class given to a small group of students whilst being observed by the panel and a sit-down interview with the panel. - Knowledge of community dance and/or participatory dance practice. - Deliver high-quality teaching and learning, as appropriate to unit plans and areas of expertise. You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied. If you have any questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Olu Alatise (BA2 Year Group Coordinator) at [email protected] and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate.Job Summary
Job Description
- Oversee the effective delivery and evaluation of Unit 9 within the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance course.
- Undertake teaching, mentoring, and assessment within the fields of community dance and participatory practice.
- Deliver technique teaching in at least one of: Cunningham-based, Release-based, floorwork, or improvisation, to any year group as required.
- Enhance student learning through creative, reflective, and inclusive pedagogical practices.
- Coordinate and liaise with community commission artists and external project partners.
- Support student wellbeing and contribute to recruitment and curriculum development in line with School-wide priorities.
- Deliver outreach activities and contribute to the admissions process, including national and international travel agreed in consultation with the line manager.Job Requirements
- Knowledge of relevant discourses and contextual research in dance education and community practice.
- In-depth knowledge and practice in at least one of: Cunningham-based technique, Release-based technique, floorwork, or improvisation.
- Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, adapting messages for diverse audiences in an inclusive and accessible way.
- Ability to coordinate and manage a teaching team and external collaborators.
- Postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience of teaching in Higher Education, professional, or vocational settings.
- Project management experience, ideally within a community setting.
- Applies own practice to develop learning and assessment.
- Plans, prioritises, and manages resources effectively.Job Responsibilities
- Act as a Tutor for independent student research projects and undertake supervision of academic work.
- Liaise with internal faculty, community commission artists, external project leaders, casual teaching staff and freelance artists to plan unit delivery.
- Complete unit evaluation and reporting processes.
- Undertake appropriate training to keep skills up to date and current (Mental Health First Aid, Prevent, Safeguarding, etc.).
- Work with colleagues to support disabled students, implement any reasonable adjustments and learning agreements, seeking expert advice where required.
- Undertake any duties required as part of the recruitment process including teaching/leading admissions activities, assessment of candidates, interviews, and outreach events.
- Engage in relevant independent research and scholarly activity to inform and enhance curriculum design and student experience.Useful Links
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