Ballet Teacher for Classical Ballet Associates
We’re looking to appoint a Ballet Teacher for our Classical Ballet Associates (CBA) programme.
Tring Park is one of the country’s leading vocational and academic schools, situated in the glorious Hertfordshire countryside, under an hour from London. The School has 360 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19 plus a thriving Associates Programme.
Tring Park offers a wide range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. Our pupils are dedicated, committed, enthusiastic, and hard working. It’s an energetic and vibrant atmosphere.
About the role
The Classical Ballet Associates (CBA) introduces young boys and girls to the fundamentals of vocational training. The programme complements the student’s individual training with their regular ballet school and gives them an opportunity to work with other talented children who share the same goals and ambitions to have a career in dance.
The successful candidate would be teaching on 6 Sundays per term. The hours of work will be 10am to 4:15pm with a 45 minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks.
Main Duties
- To teach ballet classes for boys and girls from age 7 – 16 across all levels.
- To teach pointe and repertoire as required.
- To prepare students for assessments and to support them during feedback.
- To write reports on the student’s progress.
- To attend staff meetings, in-service training and conferences.
- Regularly to keep up to date with current training modalities.
- To liaise with administrative and Head of Classical Ballet Associates as necessary.
- Implementation of whole school/staff policies relating to the safeguarding of children.
- To undertake any reasonable additional duties at the request of the Principal.
Person Specification
Essential
- Professionally trained in dance at an elite level, and ideally performed professionally and have up-to-date knowledge of current trends and industry requirements.
- Experience in training professional students, ideally at the vocational level.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to child s.afeguarding in a school setting.
Apply
Step 1. Complete Application Form
Step 2. Apply via email
If you would like to apply for this role, please email us the Application Form along with a cover letter to recruitment@tringpark.com or click below:
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, with an environment where staff can thrive, regardless of their background. For information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Staff Privacy Notice.