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Whether it is as part of our Artistic, Academic, Support staff or Boarding teams you can make a real difference to the lives of our students and we would love to hear from you!
Please click here for more information about working at Elmhurst Ballet School and see below for our current vacancies.
For general queries about recruitment or vacancies please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
1 x fixed term contract (maternity cover) for up to 12 months
1 x permanent
Elmhurst Ballet School are seeking to appoint 2 Classical Ballet teacher's to teach classical ballet classes, male and/or female students across year groups 4-6 and 7-11. One of the roles is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, the other is a permanent role (after successfully completing a probationary period). These roles are part-time hourly paid contracts and would suit a ballet teacher who has qualified teaching experience.
About Us
Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. Our Young Dancers Programme (pupils of school years 4 – 6) and our Extended Young Dancers Programme (pupils of school years 7-12) runs on a Saturday in Birmingham. Designed to ensure students are audition-ready for their next steps to becoming professional ballet dancer or entering the wider dance profession.
Why work for us?
We offer:
- A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultation
- Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour counselling helpline and health and medical information service
- Free on-site car parking
- Lunch in our bistro during working hours (term time)
- Encouragement to develop your professional career in a committed and supportive environment
- The opportunity to work with a coach or mentor
- Access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
- Opportunities to see dance and theatre productions free of charge whilst chaperoning students
- Enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
- A highly effective, hardworking and supportive staff team
Additional Information
To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below where you will be able to download and complete the application pack. Alternatively, completed application packs can be sent to: Elmhurst Ballet School, F.A.O. Liz Innis, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH.
General enquiries and requests to visit the school should be emailed to: jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies.
Closing Date – 9am on Tuesday 4th November
Interviews – TBC
Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk).
Please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk if you need the application form in an alternative format.
Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.
Term- time only
£39.02 per hour
Be Part of Something New and Inspiring at Elmhurst!
Elmhurst Ballet School is thrilled to launch its very first recreational dance programme and we’re looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated Classical Ballet teachers to join us on this exciting journey. This is your opportunity to become part of a dynamic new team delivering fun, inclusive, and high-quality dance classes to young people from all backgrounds.
Classes will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturday mornings, offering a vibrant and flexible schedule that supports a wide range of participants, from parent-and-toddler sessions to junior and senior age groups, as well as adult learners. You’ll play a key role in shaping a welcoming and inspiring environment where everyone can experience the joy and discipline of ballet.
We’re offering part-time, hourly-paid contracts (fixed-term up to one year) for teachers who bring both qualified teaching status and a genuine enthusiasm for nurturing dancers of all ages and abilities.
About Us
Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. Our new dance programme will run on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in Birmingham. The programme is designed to deliver high quality dance education across all ages, ensuring dancers are engaged, being expertly taught, and enjoying the benefits of learning and growing through their ballet training.
Why work for us?
We offer:
- A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultation
- Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour counselling helpline and health and medical information service
- Free on-site car parking
- Encouragement to develop your professional career in a committed and supportive environment
- The opportunity to work with a coach or mentor
- Access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
- Opportunities to see dance and theatre productions free of charge whilst chaperoning students
- Enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
- A highly effective, hardworking and supportive staff team
Additional Information
To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below where you will be able to download and complete the application pack. Alternatively, completed application packs can be sent to: Elmhurst Ballet School, F.A.O. Liz Inns, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH.
General enquiries and requests to visit the school should be emailed to: jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies
Closing Date – 9am on Monday 3 rd November 2025
Date for Interview - Saturday 15 th November
Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk).
Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Elmhurst Ballet School is a world-leading centre for dance education, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. It is guided by strong and compassionate leadership, a clear vision and ambitious goals for the future.
We seek a Director of Finance and Operations to help shape the next chapter of our story, delivering Elmhurst’s vision in a challenging financial climate. They will lead on financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance and innovation to ensure our school is sustainable, safe and future-ready.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Partner with the Principal to deliver Elmhurst’s vision.
- Attend and report to the Board and its subcommittees, contributing to strategic governance and decision-making.
- Deliver operational excellence and be alert for income generation opportunities.
- Be a visible and valued part of our close-knit community, engaging directly with students through initiatives like the Food Sub-Council and supporting families through bursary processes.
- See the tangible impact of your work, creating a home-from-home for boarding students, enabling joyful, healthy lives through well-run operations and being part of a platform that launches many young dancers’ careers.
- Bring ideas, rigour, an eye for detail and a collaborative spirit to a school that is both magical and ambitious.
We’re looking for someone who is commercially astute, values-driven and comfortable moving between strategic and operational work. They must be a qualified accountant with a track record of effective line
management and strategic leadership of finance and operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing Ellie.Hurst@ulassociates.co.uk.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 13 October 2025
Interview dates: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 2025
For more information visit www.fea.co.uk/job/elmh-dfo
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Be Part of Something New and Inspiring at Elmhurst!
Elmhurst Ballet School is thrilled to launch its very first recreational dance programme and we’re looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated Contemporary teachers to join us on this exciting journey. Are you an experienced Contemporary dance teacher with an understanding of a wide range of contemporary techniques and styles? If so, this is your opportunity to become part of a dynamic new team delivering fun, inclusive, and high-quality dance classes to young people from all backgrounds.
Classes will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, offering a vibrant and flexible schedule that supports a wide range of participants, from parent-and-toddler sessions to junior and senior age groups, as well as adult learners. You’ll play a key role in shaping a welcoming and inspiring environment where everyone can experience the joy and discipline of ballet.
We’re offering part-time, hourly-paid contracts (fixed-term up to one year) for teachers who bring both qualified teaching status and a genuine enthusiasm for nurturing dancers of all ages and abilities.
About Us
Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. Our new dance programme will run on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Birmingham. The programme is designed to deliver high quality dance education across all ages, ensuring dancers are engaged, being expertly taught, and enjoying the benefits of learning, growing and the opportunity to be creative.
Why work for us?
We offer:
- A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultation
- Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour counselling helpline and health and medical information service
- Free on-site car parking
- Encouragement to develop your professional career in a committed and supportive environment
- The opportunity to work with a coach or mentor
- Access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
- Opportunities to see dance and theatre productions free of charge whilst chaperoning students
- Enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
- A highly effective, hardworking and supportive staff team
Additional Information
To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below where you will be able to download and complete the application pack.
Alternatively, completed application packs can be sent to: Elmhurst Ballet School, F.A.O. Liz Innis, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH.
General enquiries and requests to visit the school should be emailed to: jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies.
Closing Date – 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview Date – Saturday 15th November 2025
Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk).
Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.
Part-time minimum of 5 hours per week, maximum of 5.25 hours per week, Saturday's
(term time only)
£26.03 per hour
Elmhurst Ballet School are looking for a Pianist to join us on a part-time hourly paid basis on our Saturday Young Dancer’s programme. This position is based in Birmingham.
Our Young Dancers Programme is for pupils of school years 4 – 7, we also run an extended Young Dancers programme for years 7 -13. Applicants should be competent pianists with a love of working collaboratively with other artists.
Additional Information
Further information and an applicant's pack can be downloaded from below.
Please note that all applications must be received on the application form below. We do not accept CV's.
Completed application packs should be uploaded via the website, emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk or send to: Liz Innis, Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UH.
If you have any questions about the role please call reception on 0121 472 6655.
Closing Date – 8th October 2025
Interview Dates - 16th October 2025
Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk).
Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.