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We are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train and educate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dance training worldwide.

As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team is varied. 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 skills and experience we need.

People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivate the best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent care and education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.

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ASSOCIATE
CENTRE
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(FREELANCE)

APPLICATION DETAILS

LOCATION: Leeds Associate Centre (Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH)

HOURS: One weekend (Saturday & Sunday) per academic year

RATE OF PAY: £300 per day

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2026

CONTRACT: Self-employed contract

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To provide Healthcare support to the Associate Programme.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Physiotherapist will be responsible for visiting their designated Associate Centre, as per their agreed contract, and providing Physiotherapy assessment and advice, as required, to the Associate students. They will be required to communicate effectively with Associate students, parents and teachers regarding healthcare matters, as well as report directly to the Training and Access Healthcare Lead.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter stating why you think you are suitable for the role of Associate Centre Physiotherapist, to our jobs inbox at jobs@royalballetschool.org.uk.

MAIN DUTIES

Assessment and advice for Associate students’ injuries and dance-related healthcare concerns

Deliver group-based conditioning exercises, as needed by the Associate teacher or Training and Access Healthcare Lead

Deliver group-based education on health-related topics, as needed by the Associate Teacher or Training and Access Healthcare Lead

Provide verbal and/or written feedback of your assessment to Associate Teachers, students and parents and Training and Access Healthcare Lead

Signpost Associate parents and teachers to appropriate healthcare practitioners in the local area, as needed

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

A BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from a reputable institution including registration with HCPC and CSP

Substantial professional practice in physiotherapy specialising in musculoskeletal/sport Physiotherapy

Solid experience in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in a high performance or elite sport environment

Proven rehabilitation competency in sport and/or dance with the ability to implement innovative ideas

Commitment to maintaining own professional development

Experience of working with young people

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare service

Good verbal, numeric, IT and written communication skills

Good organisational, time-management and administrative skills

Passionate about the delivery of an exceptional healthcare service to gifted and talented young people and the ability to support a highperformance culture and team ethic

Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School

Evidence of professional development with an emphasis on high performance sport, dance or closely related disciplines

Available for weekend working

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

A strong appreciation of dance or ballet as an art form.

Pilates qualification

Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service.

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:

To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with

To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner

To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our staff feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.

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