Curriculum Leader - Dance
Salary
£19,921 to £22,135 per annum, pro rata (0.6 full time equivalent), inclusive of London Weighting
Hours
21.9 hours per week
Closing Date
Friday 3rd July 2026 at 9.00am
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and ambitious Curriculum Leader to drive the development and delivery of our Dance provision. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative and industry-relevant curriculum that prepares dance performers in a variety of disciplines for successful careers in a rapidly evolving artistic landscape.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Music, Sound and Performing Arts, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Dance, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and artistic development. You will lead curriculum innovation, foster professional partnerships, and create an inspiring learning environment that supports excellence, creativity, and inclusion.
You will combine leadership responsibilities with a substantial teaching and coaching commitment, including programme leadership and oversight of student performance projects, productions, and showcases.
This role presents a significant opportunity to influence the future direction of Dance training, contributing to the continued growth, reputation, and success of the department.
About you
You will be a passionate and knowledgeable Dance practitioner with experience of delivering high-quality teaching that inspires, challenges and motivates learners to achieve their full potential. You will have a strong understanding of contemporary practice and be able to support students in developing their skills across a range of disciplines, guiding them towards progression into continuing education and creative industries. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be committed to inclusive teaching, student well-being and maintaining high standards of achievement. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation in teaching and learning, and be enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant and ambitious creative community.
You will be a committed and inspiring educator, practitioner, and leader with a strong vision for Dance education and its role in developing the next generation of performers.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading curriculum planning, development, and continuous improvement within Dance
- Ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, coaching, and assessment
- Developing programmes that reflect current industry practice and professional expectations
- Monitoring and improving student engagement, retention, progression, and achievement outcomes
- Coordinating performances
- Leading quality assurance activities, including internal moderation, standardisation, and external reviews
- Overseeing course documentation, schemes of work, learning resources, and digital content
- Managing the day-to-day delivery of Dance programmes, rehearsals, and performance opportunities
- Building relationships with industry professionals, dance companies and external partners
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment in line with safeguarding responsibilities
About Morley College London
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country’s oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
- Generous annual leave allowance (40 days) plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas closure period
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
- 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- On site cafeterias
- A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
- A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues
How to Apply
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 9.00am
Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job, you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.
Important information
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students at all times and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff in line with KCSIE 2025, including the right to conduct online searches of all shortlisted candidates.