Dance Graduate Assistant
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Hours:Full time
Contract:Fixed Term Contract, 1 year
Location:Uppingham
Uppingham School is a co-educational, full boarding school for 840 pupils aged 1118, supported by 120 teaching staff and a wide range of professional services. We have the highest ambitions and aim to be theSchoolof first choice in the UK, offering a holistic education that reflects twenty-first-century values.
This role is ideal for a dance or performing arts graduate looking to develop skills in dance, choreography and performing arts production. The one-year post suits a recent graduate pursuing a career in dance or performing arts education and offers mentoring, practicalexperienceand accommodation throughout the year.
The performing arts thrive at Uppingham. Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of onstage and backstage activities. The Theatre stages major School productions, including musicals and classic plays. This new role highlights our commitment to dance. The successful candidate will design and deliver a weekly dance programme across the school, catering for all interested students. A major dance show will be produced in Lent term, with further opportunities toshowcasework throughout the year. The role also includes choreographing theSchoolmusical. We seek a strong dancer and choreographer across major dance disciplines who can inspire and support students.
Facilities include a 300-seat proscenium arch theatre with one of the largest stages in the country, the versatile Williams Studio (seating 180), and two contemporary dance studios. Three full-time technicians support high-quality productions, and visiting practitionersregularly deliverworkshops and masterclasses.
Job Purpose
The Dance Graduate Assistant supports the co-curricular and practical work of the Theatre and performing arts programme, including all aspects of dance and theatre. They will also serve as a tutor in one of theSchoolsboarding houses.
Key Responsibilities
Dance and Performing Arts
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Theatre
- Assistwith movement and choreography for main School productions
- Design and deliver the weekly Dance Academy programme (modern, ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre)
- Choreograph and produce the whole school dance show and choreograph theSchoolmusical
- Assist with Front of House,costumes,propsand makeup
- Support LAMDA and Mountview examinations
- Assistwith marketing and events for visiting shows
- Support GCSE Drama and A Level Theatre Studies practical work
- Supervise private study periods and evening rehearsals
- Provide cover lessons andassistwith lower school performing arts lessons
- Support theatre/dance outreach events
- Contribute to workshops or talks as part of the scholars programme
Tutoring
- Weeklyone-to-onetutorials
- One weekly duty evening in the house
- Completion of administrative records
- Attendance at house lunches and tutor meetings
- At least one tutor trip per term
- Support house events and Speech Day
- Communication with parents asrequired
General
- Adhere to the staff code of conduct
- Meet safeguarding responsibilities
- Support marketing and communications whenrequired
- Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
Qualifications & Experience
- Honours degree in the performing arts
- Successful choreography experience across disciplines
- Experience with secondary-aged pupils (desirable)
- Understanding of backstage/technical theatre
- Good IT skills
Personal Qualities
- Strong communicationskills
- Confident classroom presence
- Team-focused,supportiveand xbpsjku motivating
- Flexible and solution-focused
- Positive outlook and sense of humour
Benefits
- School holidays (with limited work in key periods; no term-time holiday)
- 50% contribution to private health scheme
- Free Westfield Healthcare
- Free Sports Centre membership (£25 joining fee)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount for staff children
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health services
- Free flu jabs
- Disability Confident and Mindful employer status
- Discounts with local nursery and coffee shop
- Complimentary tickets to selected performances
Safeguarding
The post-holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Headmaster.
You may have experience in the following: Dance Graduate, Dance Assistant, Dance Graduate Assistant, Dance Teacher, Dance Instructor, Dance Coach, Choreographer, Choreography Assistant, Dance Facilitator, Performing Arts Graduate, Performing Arts Assistant, Performing Arts Coordinator, Performing Arts Technician, Dance Academy Instructor, etc.
REF-227 521
- Location:
- Leicester
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Graduates And Trainees
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