Job Description
The Place, London's creative powerhouse for dance development, HAS BEEN LEADING THE WAY IN DANCE TRAINING, CREATION, AND PERFORMANCE FOR OVER 50 YEARS THE BOLDEST DANCE THEATRE.
We are now seeking artists of any dance genre who are interested in learning more about working with young children in schools to join our Creative Learning Team.
As a Trainee Dance Teacher, you will be able to participate in our Partner Schools sessions, shadow our experienced dance artists, learn how to support schoolteachers and develop your own teaching pedagogy. You will be supported by both the Lead Artist (who takes responsibility for planning and leading the sessions) and the Deputy Artist (who supports the Lead Artist).
For full information on this position, please see the candidate pack linked below.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV and a cover letter addressing the following prompts to jobs@theplace.org.uk.
1. Tell us about your dance experience (200 words max)
2. Tell us why you are interested in working with primary schools (200 words max)
3. Tell us what you think are some of the challenges of teaching dance in primary schools (200 words max)
If you would find it more accessible to complete this application in a different format, video applications of up to 5-minutes in length are welcomed.
Once you have submitted your application, please also take the time to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
The Place is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled candidates and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds who meet the essential criteria for a role will be guaranteed an interview as they are underrepresented in our workforce.