ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

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INTENSIVECOURSESASSISTANT(MATERNITY COVER)ANNUAL SALARY:                                   £26,500 per annumSupport the administration and coordination of the Royal Ballet School’sIntensive Course Programme across the UK and internationally, working underthe guidance of the Intensive Courses Lead. APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      Covent Garden, LondonRichmond, Surrey Hybrid workingHOURS:Full time, 35 hours per week(additional weekend work willbe compensated with TOIL)OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLECONTRACT:                                      This position is a one-year fixedterm maternity coverAPPLICATION CLOSING DATE:                       Friday 10 April 2026. Applicationswill be reviewed on submission.A great opportunity for a confident and well-organised administrativeassistant. Supporting the Intensive Course Lead, you will assist theadministrative team in delivering a range of activities across the UK. You will bring administrative experience and enjoy carrying out the day-to-day tasks that help ensure programmes run smoothly. A flexible andsupportive approach is essential, along with the ability to work collaborativelyand maintain a high standard of accuracy and organisation in all aspects ofyour work. SUMMARY OF THE ROLESTART DATE:                                      June 2026 MAIN DUTIESPERSON SPECIFICATIONThis list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive In collaboration with fellow department Coordinators: Supporting the coordination and delivery of Intensive Courses across theUK and Internationally  Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Intensive Courses team Assisting with the management of a shared inbox, responding to queriesand escalating where necessary Supporting the preparation of materials and resources for Intensive Coursesin the UK and Internationally  Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders in a professionalmanner Maintaining accurate records, databases, and files  Providing support with additional tasks as required, within the scope of therole ESSENTIAL CRITERIAPrevious administrative experience in an office or team environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a variedworkload Experience of managing or supporting shared inboxes and responding toenquiries Demonstrable experience of event management involving young people   Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work Capable of supporting a large team in a variety of areas as well as workingindependently and autonomously when the job requires Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build supportiverelationships with internal and external stakeholders Able to represent the school Intensive Courses and confidently promote thework of the team Strong working knowledge of Windows PC systems and Microsoft Officeprograms  Familiar with database systems or experience of learning news systemsquickly   Willing to travel and work unsociable hours when required Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School. DESIRABLE CRITERIAKnowledge of or interest of ballet and/or dance in education  Experience of working in an arts or educational organisation The 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.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWe 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.We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our teamand can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplacethat promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Overtime, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation ofthe role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodicallyreviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.TO APPLY PLEASESUBMIT A CV TO JOBS@ROYALBALLETSCHOOL.ORG.UKCLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS