Coventry College

Teacher in Performing Arts (Dance)

Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Oct 2016
Closes
27 Oct 2016
Subject Area
Performing Arts
Job Level
Teacher
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

City College Coventry are currently looking to appoint a qualified Teacher/Course Organiser in Performing Arts to teach on our well established Level 1 – 5 performing arts courses, specifically within the Dance discipline. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of both theory and practical lessons with an expectation to teach the full range of courses, specialising in the delivery of dance units.

The post holder must have experience of choreographing/directing performance work and developing performance projects. This post also involves the design of curriculum delivery as well as providing pastoral support for our learners. It is essential for the successful candidate to be well versed with a variety of dance styles including contemporary, ballet, jazz, choreography, improvisation and musical theatre as well as possess the ability to deliver the appropriate academic subjects such as dance appreciation, historical context of performance, and performing arts business.

Candidates must have:

  • Level 2 Maths and English Qualifications 
  • Degree level qualification in Performing Arts 
  • Level 5 Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed/DTTLS or equivalent 
  • Range of skills in choreography and creating performances
  • Strong vocational/performing arts experience would be highly advantageous 

We are looking to appoint a passionate and innovative teacher who is committed to maintaining a consistently high standard of teaching and learning, and aims to provide an effective and stimulating learning environment for our students. This role will require excellent communication and organisational skills coupled with a strong commitment to develop the potential of all learners. 

Interested? For more information and to apply for this role please click 'Apply'.