JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGOur full-time students are based at White Lodge inRichmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses forUpper School students in Pimlico and CoventGarden. The Royal Ballet School operates in locationsworldwide, including different Associate centresand venues for Intensive Courses.Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, ourteam respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in ourorganisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive.Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supportingindividuals to reach their full potential. WHAT’S INIT FOR YOU?GENEROUSPENSIONSCHEMESEASONTICKETLOANCYCLE TOWORKSCHEMEEMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAMMELEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESDISCOUNTSOFF A VARIETYOF BRANDSTECH ANDELECTRICVEHICLE SCHEMEGENEROUSANNUALLEAVEASSOCIATECENTRE BALLETTEACHERAPPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      Cardiff Associate CentreHOURS:Saturdays during term time, 9.30am – 4.45pm (including breaks)SALARY:                                      £41.25 per hourDURATION:Fixed term contract: September 2026- end of June 2027 (mandatorytraining will commence before theteaching period)OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Associate Programme is an extensive national programme introducing theSchool’s System of Training to young, talented students studying at privateballet and vocational schools across the country. The programme is dividedinto four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEThe post holder will teach ballet to Associate students aged between 8 and 13(Junior and Mid-Associate programme) at the Cardiff Associate centre.Initial training in the Royal Ballet School’s Associate System of training will beprovided, and further professional training will be offered at least once eachyear.An Associate teacher understands the interests of the individual students areparamount and supports and nurtures the student’s physical and mentalwellbeing whilst providing a high standard of ballet training.APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:                                      23 January 2026A dance teaching qualification.MAIN DUTIESPERSON SPECIFICATIONThis list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;Structure and teach ballet lessons following the Associate System ofTraining as set out by the SchoolProduce a written yearly teaching plan for each class of students that istaughtProduce written reports on student progress for School Auditions,Assessments and end of year.Record and report student attendanceMaintain appropriate staff/student relationshipsCommunicate with parents of students as requested by the Head of theAssociate Programme and Artistic ManagerRecord notes on significant parent contact conversationsAttend Continuing Professional Development days as required by theAssociate Programme Artistic ManagerAny other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within thescope and range of the job.ESSENTIAL CRITERIAExperience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 13 yearsA commitment to the aims and objectives of The Royal Ballet School andthe Associate ProgrammeAn ability and willingness to maintain appropriate staff/studentrelationshipsFirst aid training or the willingness to attend training coursesSafe Guarding Training or the willingness to attend training coursesEmpathy with the aims and ethos of the School.DESIRABLE CRITERIASAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.We are committed to creating an environmentwhere all our employees feel part of our team andcan flourish, regardless of their background. We’reproud to be an inclusive workplace that promotesand values diversity. The information detailed here about this role shouldnot be considered encompassing. Over time, theemphasis of the job may change without changingthe general characterisation of the role or the levelof duties and responsibilities. This information will beperiodically reviewed and revised in consultationwith the postholder.CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS