Are you passionate about dance and ready to inspire the next generation of performers?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant Performing Arts department in a 0.4 FTE (14.8 hours per week) role, delivering high-quality Dance provision to learners pursuing careers in the creative industries. Monday 9-12.15, Tuesday-9-10.30, 1.15-3, Friday-9-4.30
Based in our well-equipped Performing Arts facilities, including dedicated dance studios and a 250-seat theatre, you'll help learners develop the technical ability, creativity and confidence needed to succeed in higher education and the professional performance industry.
Whether you're an experienced lecturer or a dance professional looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the RSL Extended Diploma in Dance
- Lead engaging practical studio sessions in areas including Jazz, Choreography, Dance Auditions and Careers in the Performing Arts
- Prepare learners for assessments, performances and two major dance productions each year
- Support learners to develop their technical ability, creativity, confidence and professionalism
- Act as a personal tutor, supporting learners' academic, personal and pastoral development
- Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and internal quality assurance activities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inspiring, industry-focused learning experience
- Support learners to progress into higher education, professional training or employment within the performing arts industry
What we're looking for:
- A qualification in Dance, Performing Arts or a related discipline
- Professional dance industry experience and experience teaching or coaching young performers
- A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Versatility across a range of dance styles and performance techniques
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners to achieve their full potential
- A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous professional development
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received, so if you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
