The Royal Ballet School
Associate Centre Coordinator - Eastleigh
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST
To coordinate the smooth and efficient delivery of the Eastleigh Associate classes on Saturdays during term time, as directed by the Associate Programme Manager. This role has no line management responsibility.
The Associate Programme is an extensive national programme introducing the School’s System of Training to young, talented students studying at private ballet and vocational schools across the country. It is divided into four stages: Junior, Mid, Senior, and Advanced Associates.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the efficient running of classes at the Eastleigh Associate Centre, ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all students at all times. They will oversee the administration of each session, ensuring that all School policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements are followed by parents/guardians and staff. The post holder will also maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in relation to all student, parent, and staff information associated with The Royal Ballet School.
CONTRACT TERMS
- Duration: Permanent contract from Saturday 9 January 2027
- Hours: Saturdays during term time, 10.45 – 16.45
- Location: Eastleigh Associate Centre (The Point Theatre, 14 Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9DE)
- Salary: £12.72 per hour
- Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026
MAIN DUTIES
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- Meet parents/guardians and students, ensuring that the correct welcome process is followed
- Supervise children once the parent leaves, while they change and around the building into their studio as required and directed by the teacher
- Help the teacher to set up and clear the studio as required. This would be light equipment and teaching resources
- Ensure that students are collected by parent/guardian and are not left unattended at any time. If a student has not been collected, follow the correct procedure
- Escort students to the toilet if necessary
- Assist any child taken ill or injured in class, under the direction of the class teacher
- Pass messages to the class teacher and give a brief account of how the day ran, informing them of any problems or concerns
- Pass on messages to parents/guardians as required
- Complete the online attendance tracker each week
- Deal with spare uniform items as necessary
- Deal with any lost property as required
- Assist teachers and other staff in the event of a fire emergency
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required and that fall within the scope and range of the job.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
- Excellent communication skills, diplomacy, and confidence in liaising with a wide range of people, including children and young adults
- Ability to prioritize work and remain calm in a busy environment
- Able to work flexible hours as the job demands
- Access to the internet/emails from home for information purposes
- Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.
Desirable Criteria
- Child Protection Level 1 training
- First Aid training
- An interest in ballet.
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognizes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
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- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety, and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School, or local children’s services as appropriate.
This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised, and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
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