ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
18.78 per hour
Upper School, Covent Garden
Full-time
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 FRONT OFHOUSECOORDINATOR(Sundays) APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION: Upper School, Covent Garden (withoccasional cover at White Lodge,Richmond Park).HOURS:Sundays. Working hours will be asper the whole school calendar andany additional days will be agreedwith the Site Services Manager. SALARY: £18.78 per hour. Timesheets are tobe submitted to payroll for thehours worked.OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLETo provide a professional Reception service at Upper School, Covent Gardentogether with high-quality administrative support to multiple teams. SUMMARY OF THE ROLEWe’re looking for a confident and proactive individual to provide a welcomingand friendly reception, supported by a good understanding of all activitiesacross our two sites. You’ll be part of an integral team which manage thereception and public areas of our buildings, providing high-quality support toall departments and ensuring all school activities meet our high standards.Building supportive relationships with all staff is essential to ensure that youare able to provide valuable assistance to others.As the main point of contact on Sundays, you’ll take ownership of the buildingduring weekend operations, overseeing a wide range of activities includingregular classes, Associate classes, workshops, studio hires, auditions, teachertraining, and occasional events/performances. You will use your experienceand confidence of lone working to maintain an exceptional service, workingclosely with all staff involved to ensure activities run smoothly. You will be ableassert a quiet authority in the absence of senior staff, handling queries andissues with a calm and professional manner. Using your administrative experience, you will have the opportunity tosupport the weekday team by providing valuable assistance to their ongoingprojects and the wider school activities and programmes. Above all, you willbe adaptable, proactive and willing to support wherever support is needed. MAIN DUTIESTo assist in the set up for studio hires (seating, chairs, tables…)Be a key holder and open/lock up the building as required, setting alarmsand ensuring the building is clear before leaving Be the first point of contact for all visitors to the schoolOrganise cover for Front of House and academic staff duringholiday/absences, and schedule planned holiday in coordination with theFront of House team to avoid date clashesAssist School administrators, particularly during peak timesAssist with the organisation and coordination of open days, parentmeetings and other similar School eventsLiaise with staff regarding group visitsCoordinate room and studio bookings in liaison with relevant staffOrganise taxis and couriers as requiredAttend Continuing Professional Development training / INSETEnsure Reception and all common areas are tidy and well-presented at alltimesManage and ensure the security of all allocated keysKeep the Front of House Handbook and diary up to dateProducing a coherent and helpful handover email for the benefit ofweekday Reception based staffEnsure rooms are tidy and set out appropriately for meetings/events andorganise refreshments as directedAttend and complete assigned tasks at White Lodge from time to time. Be a nominated first aider and fire marshal, assisting the Site ServicesManager in ensuring compliance with procedural requirements asinstructed. PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIAPrevious experience in a similar customer-facing / Reception roleExperience of lone working Self-reliant and confident in handling challenging situations alone Able to work unsupervised and with initiative Flexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfil therequirements of the role Good administration experience, particularly of supporting varied projectsand teams Excellent communication skills and confident telephone mannerFriendly, welcoming and approachableAble to deal confidently with the broad range of visitors to the Schoolincluding students, parents and VIPsProactive in approach, able to show initiative and to cope effectively withpossible situations of conflict, stress and pressureSolid IT skills including broad practical experience of Microsoft Word andMicrosoft OutlookHighly organised with close attention to detail and able to manage multiplepriorities Ability to work as part of a small team as well as unsupervised, and withinitiativeWilling to work collaboratively across many departments and develop andmaintain positive and supportive working relationshipsSmart appearance with a professional manner, attitude and approachInterest in working in a multi-site team and able to swap sites as requestedand agreed Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School.DESIRABLE CRITERIAExperience in using Microsoft ExcelExperience of maintaining databasesExperience of working in a School environmentAn interest in dance or the performing arts. We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our teamand can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplacethat promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Overtime, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation ofthe role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodicallyreviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centredapproach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in thebest 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 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 the mostrecent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns tothe Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal BalletSchool or local children’s services as appropriate. CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS
ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
41.25 per hour
Cardiff Associate Centre
Full-time
23rd January 2026
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 ASSOCIATECENTRE BALLETTEACHER APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION: Cardiff Associate CentreHOURS:Saturdays during term time, 9.30am – 4.45pm (including breaks)SALARY: £41.25 per hourDURATION:Fixed term contract: September 2026- end of June 2027 (mandatorytraining will commence before theteaching period)OVERALL PURPOSE 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. The programme is dividedinto four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEThe post holder will teach ballet to Associate students aged between 8 and 13(Junior and Mid-Associate programme) at the Cardiff Associate centre.Initial training in the Royal Ballet School’s Associate System of training will beprovided, and further professional training will be offered at least once eachyear.An Associate teacher understands the interests of the individual students areparamount and supports and nurtures the student’s physical and mentalwellbeing whilst providing a high standard of ballet training.APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 23 January 2026 A dance teaching qualification.MAIN DUTIESPERSON SPECIFICATIONThis list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;Structure and teach ballet lessons following the Associate System ofTraining as set out by the SchoolProduce a written yearly teaching plan for each class of students that istaughtProduce written reports on student progress for School Auditions,Assessments and end of year.Record and report student attendanceMaintain appropriate staff/student relationshipsCommunicate with parents of students as requested by the Head of theAssociate Programme and Artistic ManagerRecord notes on significant parent contact conversationsAttend Continuing Professional Development days as required by theAssociate Programme Artistic ManagerAny other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within thescope and range of the job.ESSENTIAL CRITERIAExperience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 13 yearsA commitment to the aims and objectives of The Royal Ballet School andthe Associate ProgrammeAn ability and willingness to maintain appropriate staff/studentrelationshipsFirst aid training or the willingness to attend training coursesSafe Guarding Training or the willingness to attend training coursesEmpathy with the aims and ethos of the School.DESIRABLE CRITERIA SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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. CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS
ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
Upper School, Covent Garden
Full-time
1st April 2026
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 ASSOCIATEPROGRAMMECOORDINATOR APPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION: Upper School, Covent Garden(with occasional travel to WhiteLodge, Richmond Park and otherAssociate Centres)HOURS:28 hours per week over 4 days(Fridays are compulsory).Evening and weekend work,where required, will becompensated via TOIL.SALARY: £24,720 per annum (0.8 FTE)DURATION:PermanentOVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLETo coordinate the delivery of the Royal Ballet School Associate Programme,working closely with the Head and Artistic Manager of the AssociateProgramme.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEA perfect role for a confident, experienced, and highly organised administratorseeking to manage their own projects. With work assigned by the Head of theAssociate Programme, there will be plenty of opportunity to coordinate thedelivery of a range of activities across the UK. You will have a strongexperience of project delivery, be adept at building relationships with externalstakeholders such as partner organisations and committed to providing highquality access and training opportunities to teachers, students and the widerdance community. A flexible and supportive attitude is key to ensuring that allwork is delivered to a consistent high standard. START DATE: March/April 2026 MAIN DUTIESThis list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;In collaboration with fellow department Coordinators: Support in coordinating a range of activities for the Associate Programmeincluding events, workshops and weekly classes and annual White LodgeFair performances Manage all administration for Associate Online Programmes includingplanning and scheduling, organising staff, payments, invoices, timesheetsand communications, ensuring consistency in delivery and completingpost-activity administration Manage all administration for Associate Insight classes and PrimaryInsights classes at Associate centres Coordinate the Pre-General rehearsals for the Associate students, liaisingwith the Associate Artistic Manger and Royal Opera House team membersas necessary Coordinate the delivery of student development plans to Associatefamilies, ensuring that information is stored correctly and liaise withAssociate teachers to meet deadline timeframes.Work with: The Associate Lead and managers to ensure all administration is processedefficiently and consistently to meet programme deadlines The Site Operations team to arrange building requirements for in-houseevents and ensuing health and safety procedures are adhered to The Marketing and Communications Manager to produce marketinginformation for print, website and publicity regarding specific programmesand activities. Ensuring timely and clear communications surrounding thedepartments work both internally and externally Support the Head of Associate Programme, Associate Artistic Manager,Associate Lead with scheduling all programme activities Work in conjunction with the Associate Lead in making efficient use of thedatabase and utilising online technology to streamline data processing,making a more efficient service Support other programmes within the Training and Access departmentand other areas of the School with internal events and performances wheretime permits Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within thescope and range of the job. Excellent, proven administration experience ideally gained in anenvironment with multiple programmes in a busy and varied office Proven experience of project delivery from conception to completionideally gained in the arts Excellent organisational skills with experience of prioritising work andmanaging conflicting deadlines Clear knowledge of, or interest of ballet and/or dance in education Demonstrable experience of event management involving young peopleCapable of supporting a large team in a variety of areas as well as workingindependently and autonomously when the job requires Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build supportiverelationships with internal and external stakeholders Able to represent the school at event days and confidently promote thework of the department Strong working knowledge of Windows PC systems and Microsoft Officeprograms Familiar with database systems or experience of learning news systemsquickly Willing to work collaboratively within the department and externally Flexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfill therequirements of the role: weekend work, including Friday evenings isregularly required during term time Willing to travel and work unsociable hours A commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities foryoung people in a wide range of contexts Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School. Educated to degree level in dance or the arts Experience of working in an arts or educational organisation.PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIADESIRABLE 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