LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL (LCDS) · LONDON

LECTURER IN DANCE: UNIT LEADER (BA CONTEMPORARY DANCE UNIT 9)

Lead the next generation of dance artists at The Place, shaping inclusive community practice, teaching contemporary techniques, and building impactful creative partnerships.

London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is recognised across the world for our leading training and the renowned professionals we produce. Our training is rigorous and we’re not afraid to be radical. We don’t teach because it’s always been done a certain way. We push the boundaries and respond to industry and societal developments so our dancers are always relevant. That’s why we’re known for producing forward-thinking artists.

JOB OVERVIEW

Unit 9: Deepening Dance Practices is a 40-credit unit within Year 2 / Level 5 of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance programme at London Contemporary Dance School. The unit develops students' knowledge and skills as dance artists within the community dance sector, engaging them with critical understandings of participation, access, identity, community and co-creation. Students experience the practice of a range of artists working in community settings and undertake placement-based co-creation projects with community groups under the facilitation of a lead artist, supported by The Place staff.

The Unit Leader will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Unit 9, coordinating the teaching team, managing community commission partnerships, and supporting students through teaching, tutorials, rehearsal facilitation, and assessment. The post holder will also be required to teach at least one of the following dance practices to any year group: Cunningham-based technique, Release-based technique, floorwork, or improvisation.

Placing the student at the centre of their work, the Unit Leader will:

Oversee the effective delivery and evaluation of Unit 9 within the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance course.

Undertake teaching, mentoring, and assessment within the fields of community dance and participatory practice.

Deliver technique teaching in at least one of: Cunningham-based, Release-based, floorwork, or improvisation, to any year group as required.

Enhance student learning through creative, reflective, and inclusive pedagogical practices.

Coordinate and liaise with community commission artists and external project partners

Support student wellbeing and contribute to recruitment and curriculum development in line with School-wide priorities.

Deliver outreach activities and contribute to the admissions process, including national and international travel agreed in consultation with the line manager.
Uphold and promote the mission and values of The Place as a world-leading centre for contemporary dance.

JOB TITLE: Lecturer in Dance: Unit Leader (BA Contemporary Dance Unit 9). REPORTS TO: BA2 Year Group Coordinator. RESPONSIBLE FOR: Guest Lecturers, Community Commission Artists. WORKING CLOSELY WITH: BA Course Team, Teaching Faculty, School Office Team, Space, Timetable and Staff Administration Coordinator, Student Support Team, Head of Learning & Teaching, Creative Learning Team

SALARY & CONTRACT TERMS

SALARY

The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £46,444 per annum, equating to £27,055 per annum for this part-time role (equivalent to 24 hours per week).

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 contract starting Sep 2026. This is a part-time position (equivalent to 24 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 and according to our annual workload allocation model.

Whilst in the probationary period the notice period will be four 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 or 4 months (whichever is shortest).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

CLOSING DATE

The application closing date is Wed 15 Jul 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.

INTERVIEW DATES

We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Fri 31 Jul 2026 in person at The Place.

Interview will be conducted in two parts. During the first part, you will be asked to teach a class to a small group of students whilst being observed by the interview panel. Specifications for the class will be provided in advance to the shortlisted candidates. Candidates will be remunerated for the time spent teaching out our normal class rate in receipt of an invoice and proof of right to work in the UK.

The second part of the interview process will be a sit-down interview with the selection panel.

Interview dates may be subject to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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.

A large group of dancers in black contemporary dance attire perform together in a bright studio with floor-to-ceiling windows. Several dancers are captured mid-jump with their arms raised, while others stand around the edges observing, creating a sense of energy, collaboration, and collective movement.

Colossus (Preshow) | 2026 | Photo by Jemima Yong

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For a breakdown of what to expect from our general recruitment process, please see our information page HERE.

For information about London Contemporary Dance School and the BA Contemporary Dance Performance Course, please explore the details available on our website HERE.

If you have any further questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Olu Alatise (BA2 Year Group Coordinator) and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate.

HEADER PHOTO CREDIT

Unscripted Flow | 2025 | Photo by Camilla Greenwell

Department: LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL (LCDS)
Locations: LONDON
Employment type: Part-time

OUR PLEDGE

We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as disabled and those from Global Majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We pledge to offer interviews to all applicants from these groups that meet the essential criteria for a role.

The Place is a proud Disability Confident Employer.

STAFF BENEFITS

PENSION

Staff can choose between entry level pension contributions where we match them each with 5% contributions, or a higher level in which they contribute 6% and we contribute 9%.
HOLIDAY
The Place’s full-time holiday allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays per calendar year. This is pro-rated for part-time staff and those starting within the year.
FLEXIBLE WORKING

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available to staff in negotiation with line management to promote work-life balance.
TRAVEL

Interest-free travel loans are available to employees after three months' service for the purchase of season tickets.
THEATRE TICKETS

Staff have an annual £100 theatre ticket allowance to use on dance and theatre shows of their choice.
YOGA/PILATES

We provide free weekly Staff Yoga or Pilates classes for all levels of experience and skill.
CYCLE TO WORK

We operate a Cycle to Work Scheme to aid with the purchase of bicycles and related equipment.
DANCE CLASSES

Staff are able to attend our evening dance classes free of charge (subject to availability).
PARENTAL PAY

Our parental pay policies are enhanced beyond statutory entitlements to help support working families.