Head of Health and Wellbeing

Company: Central School of Ballet

Location: London

Level: Senior Management

Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience.

Contract Type: Permanent, full time, Academic year (40 weeks)

Closing Date: 21 Jun 26

Job Description:

Are you interested in being part of Central’s integrated approach to health and wellbeing in a vocational dance conservatoire?

Central School of Ballet is looking for an experienced physiotherapist to lead the Health and Wellbeing Team which delivers physical and mental health support to Central School of Ballet’s young dancers. The Head of Health & Wellbeing will directly engage in the treatment and support of our higher education students (aged 16+), whilst also managing a team of part-time and freelance practitioners.

Job Purpose:  
As a member of Senior Management, to lead the Health and Wellbeing Team, delivering physical and mental health support to Central School of Ballet higher education students. A qualified physiotherapist, the Head of  Health & Wellbeing will directly engage in the treatment and support of students, whilst also managing a team of part time and freelance practitioners.  

Key Deliverables:  
To agree with the Artistic Director and Professional Training Lead a programme of health and wellbeing support fully integrated with the vocational ballet and dance training offered at Central School of Ballet.
To personally deliver physiotherapy services and student support, and lead and manage the Health and Wellbeing team offering a range of physical and mental health services to approximately 120 students, predominantly aged 16-19 years.

Physical health services include a physiotherapy clinic operating 4-5 days a week; group and individual sessions of pilates; strength and conditioning; ballet rehabilitation; management of medical conditions including REDS (relative energy deficiency in sport); and external medical referrals.
Mental health services include preventative mental health sessions, on site counselling and external referrals for mental health services and support.

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