Job Description

Jazz teacher (part-time)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ARTISTIC TEAM
Post	Jazz Teacher (Part-Time)
Salary	£40.03 per hour, plus additional payments for report writing,parent review days and staff training.
Contract	One-term probationary period followed by a permanentcontract.
Reporting To	Director of Dance Training
Working Closely With	Artistic Director, Director of Dance Training, Head ofContemporary, Jazz and Related Dance Styles, Artistic Staff ,Boarding Team and Health & Wellbeing Team.
Hours	3 hours per week on Thursdays (term-time only). Majority ofhours to be worked within school hours (2.30 pm-5.30 pm),with flexibility required for events.

Purpose of the Job:

• To impart a solid knowledge of Jazz technique and performance to students.

• To nurture each student to maximise their dance potential.

• To keep abreast of educational and dance related developments.

• To support colleagues and work whole-heartedly for the good of the school.

The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the school’s commitment to a high-quality education and will promote and embody the school’s ethos: the Elmhurst Way.

The school is committed to working as one to best meet the needs of all students and therefore the successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm in supporting young people in all aspects of school life, fulfilling the school’s vision of being outstanding in everything we do: Live, Dance, Learn.

CORE VALUES

CARING	INCLUSIVE	INSPIRING	DYNAMIC	COURAGEOUS	PROUD
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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Principally, the preparation and teaching of classes to female and male students aged 11 to 15.

2. The weekly planning and recording of each class with reflections on possible improvements in methodology. To educate and make students aware of the history, development of the genre and deliver breadth of styles.

3. To monitor students’ progress and feedback positively and effectively through the following: -

o Student self-assessment and tutorials.

o The writing of reports Autumn and Summer Terms, as required by the Director of Dance Training.

o Verbal feedback to parents throughout the year as directed by the Director of Dance Training.

4. To be aware of students’ emotional needs, giving constructive feedback, encouragement and confidence.

5. Choreographic duties to include choreographing performances as

6. Supervise rehearsals where and when necessary.

7. Ensure any risk to dancers’ health and safety during class, rehearsals and performance is minimised.

8. Chaperoning students on off-site vocational visits when necessary.

9. Keep clear administrative records and completing any required

10. Attending staff meetings and INSET sessions as required.

11. Work collaboratively with colleagues from all faculties to meet the needs of all students.

12. To be prepared to undertake such other tasks as directed by the Director of Dance Training or Principal may reasonably deem necessary.

General

1. Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate.

2. Adhere to and work within Elmhurst School practices and policies including those relating to Equal Opportunities

This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Principal

CORE VALUES

Person Specification:Te Sctc
	EssentialThese are qualities without which the Applicant could not be appointed	DesirableThese are extra qualities which can be used to choose betweenapplicants who meet all of the essential criteria	Method ofassessment
Qualifications	Good general education appropriate to the post.Substantial jazz dance teaching experience	QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification	Certificates
Stakeholder Focus	Demonstrable understanding of Elmhurst as an organisation, school visionand needs.Evidence of responding quickly to stakeholder needs and resolvingconcerns.		Application formInterviewProfessional References
Knowledge &Experience	Professional performing experience.Choreographic experience and interest, be creative.	Teaching experience over a wide age range in both vocational andnon-vocational contexts.Knowledge of dance history and of other art formsKnowledge of anatomy and physiology	Application FormInterviewProfessional references
Skil	Fluent spoken and written English.Interpersonal skills.Organisational skills		Application FormInterviewProfessional references
Personalcompetencies andqualities	High level of personal integrityDynamic and charismaticTeam playerHighly organisedMethodicalWell presented & personableGenuine enthusiasm and the ability to work well within a wider staff team.	Role model appearance/lifestyle and bearingLife-long learnerAble to work unsocial hours if necessary, i.e. evenings and SaturdaysAbility to remain calm in stressful situations	Application FormInterviewProfessional references

In common with all employees of the school, the post-holder will be expected to share the motivation to work with children and young people and the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY STATEMENT

Elmhurst Ballet School serves a diverse body of young people from different communities, backgrounds and experiences, brought together by their love and commitment to dance, their talent and their work ethic. It is a core value of this school that dance is for everyone. In the same way, we deeply recognise the importance of a diverse staff, which enriches our school with different experiences, ideas and ways of thinking. We uphold that sense of belonging is a key part of wellbeing and believe also that a diverse staff increases a sense of belonging for our diverse student body.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, race, genders, sex, sexual orientation, family circumstances, and from all faiths or none. If you share our core values – caring, inclusive, inspiring, dynamic, courageous and proud – and you have the relevant experience and skills listed in our person specification – we want to hear from you! There is always more work to be done to make our school and workplace – and the wider world we all live in – more inclusive and more kind. We hope you can be part of this endeavour and that your own voice, experience and actions will build our knowledge even further.

We aim to ensure that all people with whom we work are valued for their contribution and are given the opportunity to realise their full potential within the organisation.

Elmhurst School believes that following a policy of equality of opportunity will benefit not only the individual but will also benefit and enrich the whole organisation.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING SCHEME

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Scheme as part of our preemployment checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The job holder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in performance management and development as required by the schools’ policies and practices.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are provisional. Further details may be supplied when the person is appointed. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

CORE VALUES

CARING	INCLUSIVE	INSPIRING	DYNAMIC	COURAGEOUS	PROUD
www.elmhurstballetschool.org		v @Elmhurstballet	f @Elmhurstballetschool	回	@Elmhurstballetschool