Lecturer in Dance Education

Contract type: 2-year FTC | Full time | 34.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid subject to term timetables | Required to work onsite at RAD Headquarters, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ

Interview date(s): W/C 19^th May 2025

The RAD is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

Great opportunity for an experienced dance teaching professional to join the team.

About us

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training.  Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. Through dance we can enrich lives and transform communities.

With a purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth / Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935.  The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.

About the role

We are seeking a Lecturer in Dance Education who will contribute to the delivery, engagement and scholarship of distance learning and onsite programmes of study. You will have a strong education and teacher education background, and be able to contribute to the teaching, assessment and development of dance education modules for both distance learning and onsite. An extensive background in dance practice and dance teaching across different contexts is essential. Strong practical teaching skills, pedagogical knowledge and the ability to contribute to safe practice content is desirable. As part of this role, you will also supervise students on dance teaching placements, research projects, dissertations and undertake administrative duties associated with teaching, day-to-day management and support of students.

You should be a committed and enthusiastic educator, with an excellent educational background including a postgraduate degree (or near completion of postgraduate degree) or equivalent. Up to date knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to both theory and practice is also essential. You will need comprehensive knowledge and experience of teaching, with strong time management skills to co-ordinate teaching and other related activities to meet deadlines and targets. In addition, you will have a sound understanding of student support and pastoral matters across professional and higher education contexts.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation from a list of selected educational topics and submit a written tutoring task prior to the interview.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.  

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview.

No agencies please.

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