Course Leader: MA Creative Dance Education
The Place Closing date: Tue, 26 May 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
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.
Please note that teaching for this course will primarily fall during afternoons and evenings until 8:00pm.
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.
CONTRACT TERMS: 12-month, fixed-term contract; Part-time (equivalent to 32 hours per week). These hours are inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day.
Starting: 04 August 2026; Ending: 31 July 2027.
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.
We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Fri 05 June 2026 (subject to change).
Job Requirements
In-depth knowledge of the professional field of dance education, relevant discourse, and contextual research and/or creative practice within educational contexts.
Excellent differentiated written and verbal communication skills
Able to support and mentor individuals.
Competent in budgeting and financial planning.
Experience of course/programme leadership at postgraduate-level, including curriculum design and/or development in higher education or professional contexts.
Postgraduate Degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent industry experience.
Fosters positive relationships with students.
Works effectively within a team and independently.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the ongoing development, delivery and reviewing of the MA Creative Dance Education curriculum.
Deliver high-quality student-centred teaching and learning, as appropriate to unit plans and your areas of expertise.
Oversee assessment design, moderation and feedback practices to ensure consistency and clarity.
Lead, manage, and support Unit Leaders & visiting lecturers in the planning and delivery of the programme.
Contribute to staff development, mentoring and the sharing of good practice in teaching and assessment.
Contribute to student recruitment, including admissions processes, interviews and outreach activity.
Oversee the academic progress and pastoral support of students across the programme.
Undertake a programme of Continuing Professional Development for review at annual appraisal.
Attend and participate in LCDS and cross-organisation Meetings and Committees.
Contribute to the wider research culture across The Place through practice, publication, etc.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Course Leader: MA Creative Dance Education
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Dance
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 26 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied.
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 on [email protected].
- Contact name: Richard Lawrence-Allen
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Place
The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.