ASSOCIATE CENTRE PIANIST

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ASSOCIATECENTREPIANISTAPPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      Cardiff Associate Centre (RoyalWelsh College of Music and Drama,Cardiff, CF10 3ER)HOURS:Saturdays during term time, between 9.30am and 4.30pm (withsome variance)SALARY:                                      £30.60 per hourDURATION:Fixed term contract: 12 September2026 - 26 June 2027OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe post holder provides piano accompaniment for Associate classes at theAssociate centre in Cardiff.SUMMARY 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. It is divided into 4 stages:Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates. We believe that an essentialelement to a ballet training is having live music and having an accompanist toour classes.APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:                    31 March 2026ANNUAL LEAVE:                                      All annual leave is to be takenoutside scheduled SaturdaysRelevant experience in accompanying classes in an educationalenvironment.MAIN DUTIESPERSON SPECIFICATIONThis list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;To accompany Associate ballet classes which include creative movementand national dancePersonal preparation to learn the pieces required and provide suitablemusic as required by the teacherCorrect professional etiquette and courtesy to be maintained at all timeswith pupils and staffTo support the class teacher as necessaryAny other duties that may reasonably be requested by your Line Manager.ESSENTIAL CRITERIAAbility to accompany a range of classes including classical and characterdanceGood sight-reading skillsGood communication skills with adults and young peopleAn ability and willingness to be a flexible member of the teamProfessional, courteous, well-presented and punctualEmpathy with the aims and ethos of the School. DESIRABLE CRITERIA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.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.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS