JOB OVERVIEW

The MA Creative Dance Education is a globally-oriented postgraduate programme that prepares artists, educators and facilitators to work across a wide range of dance education contexts. The course brings together creative practice, pedagogy and critical inquiry, supporting students to develop inclusive, responsive and forward-thinking approaches to teaching and learning.

With a strong emphasis on curriculum design, participatory practice and real-world application, the programme includes placement-based learning and engagement with diverse communities, enabling students to situate their work within contemporary social, cultural and educational contexts.

The Course Leader provides academic leadership and operational oversight for the MA Creative Dance Education programme. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive and forward-facing postgraduate experience that reflects sector developments across dance, education and creative practice.

The Course Leader leads on curriculum development, student experience, academic standards and team coordination, ensuring the programme aligns with institutional priorities and prepares graduates for diverse careers across dance education contexts globally.

SALARY & CONTRACT TERMS

SALARY

The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £47,329 per annum, equating to £37,863 per annum for this part-time role.

Salaries are reviewed in August each year when any cost-of-living increases are made. No salary changes are made until after successful completion of a probationary period.

CONTRACT TERMS

This is a 12-month, fixed-term permanent contract starting on 04 August 2026 and ending 31 July 2027. This is a part-time position (equivalent to 32 hours per week). These hours are inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day. Your hours of work will be agreed with the line manager.

Whilst in the probationary period the notice period will be two weeks. Once this period is successfully completed the post holder will be confirmed in the post and the notice period will be one academic term.

CLOSING DATE

The application closing date is Tue 26 May 2026 at 12:00pm (noon).We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.

For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Josh Slater, Director of Higher Education: Pedagogy and Enhancement.

INTERVIEW DATES

We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Fri 05 June 2026 either in person at The Place or remotely via Microsoft Teams (or similar platform as necessary). Interview dates may be subject to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Please note that for those requiring visa sponsorship, this role unfortunately does not qualify and so we are unable to consider applicants that would require this in order to accept this role if hired.

A full breakdown of the person specification for this role can be found HERE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A detailed list of the key responsibilities for this role can be found HERE.

HEADER PHOTO CREDIT

MA Dance Performance: Unplugged by Akram Khan Company | 2025 | Photo by Jemima Yong