At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver exceptional dance training across various programmes.
- Company: Join Leeds Conservatoire, a vibrant hub for aspiring artists.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and strong industry connections.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of dance education and inspire the next generation of performers.
- Qualifications: Extensive dance training experience and a relevant degree or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Leeds Conservatoire is looking to appoint a Dance Coordinator to lead, coordinate and deliver exceptional dance training within the School of Drama (BA Acting, BA Actor Musician, BA Musical Theatre, and our suite of Masters programmes).
Job Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of dance training across a range of styles relevant to Musical Theatre and Actor training, alongside significant professional performance and choreographic experience.
- Extensive experience within the music industry and HE sector, with a strong understanding of music education and experience of managing HE courses and delivering higher education teaching.
- Highly collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with teaching artists and colleagues to deliver excellence in multidisciplinary performance training.
- Excellent people management, communication, digital, IT, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to solve problems effectively under pressure.
- Creative and innovative, with the ability to develop original ideas, support budget management and hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide operational leadership for the department's strategic priorities and contribute to curriculum development across current and future programmes.
- Manage programme modules, including timetabling, assessments, material selection, schemes of work and associated resources.
- Deliver teaching across agreed curriculum areas, in line with relevant specialisms and departmental priorities.
- Coordinate student groups, lead weekly programme meetings, resolve issues and ensure a high-quality student experience.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Learning Enhancement, Marketing & Recruitment, Student Health & Wellbeing, AV, Facilities, Student Administration and Examinations, to support students and departmental initiatives.
Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.
Dance Coordinator in York employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
