Associate Centre Ballet Teacher – Manchester

The Royal Ballet School


Job Summary

The post holder will teach ballet to Associate students aged between 8 and 9 (Junior Associate programme) at the Manchester Associate centre.

Job Description

The Associate Programme is an extensive national programme introducing the School’s System of Training to young, talented students studying at private ballet and vocational schools across the country. The programme is divided into four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior and Advanced Associates.

An Associate teacher understands the interests of the individual students are paramount and supports and nurtures the student’s physical and mental wellbeing whilst providing a high standard of ballet training.

Initial training in the Royal Ballet School’s Associate System of training will be given, and further professional training will be offered at least once each year.

CONTRACT TERMS:

Hours: Saturdays during term time, 2.30pm – 4.45pm

Location: Manchester Associate Centre (ShockOut, M16 0PU)

Duration: Fixed term contract: 12 September 2026 – 19 June 2027 (mandatory training will commence before the teaching period)

Salary: £41.25 per hour

Application Closing Date: 3 March 2026 23:59

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Experience of teaching ballet to students aged 8 to 11 years
  • A commitment to the aims and objectives of The Royal Ballet School and the Associate Programme
  • An ability and willingness to maintain appropriate staff/student relationships
  • First aid training or the willingness to attend training courses
  • Safeguarding training or the willingness to attend training courses
  • Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

  • A dance teaching qualification.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Associate Centre Ballet Teacher – Manchester
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 03 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    North West

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