The Royal Academy of Dance is a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing standards of dance education and teaching, and to the promotion and development of dance worldwide. The Academy is an Initial Teacher Training Accredited Provider and, through its Faculty of Education, offers internationally recognised qualifications including university-validated degrees, RAD professional awards and a Continuing Professional Development Programme.

We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Dance Education to contribute to the continuing expansion and development of the Faculty of Education. You will be responsible for the teaching, assessment and development of teacher education and training modules across all Faculty of Education programmes. This will include supervision of practical teaching placements in schools and colleges in private, public and community dance contexts. You will be required to undertake administrative duties associated with the teaching and practical teaching supervision, and with the day-to-day management and care of students, and to contribute to the developing research and scholarship in the Faculty of Education

You should be committed and enthusiastic with an excellent educational background including a postgraduate degree (or near completion of postgraduate degree) or equivalent. You will need comprehensive knowledge and experience of teaching and the ability to co-ordinate teaching and other related activities to meet deadlines and targets. Familiarity with blended and distance learning and teaching strategies and objectives and up to date knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to both theory and practice are also essential.

This is a rewarding and challenging role within the Faculty of Education at the Royal Academy of Dance, which is a forward-thinking, equal opportunities employer. Additional benefits to the salary include Teachers' pension, BUPA health insurance (after 6 months service) season ticket loan and childcare voucher scheme.