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Salary:17,672.72 per annum, plus benefits and accommodationDo you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Hours:Full timeContract:Fixed Term Contract, 1 yearLocation:UppinghamUppingham 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 PurposeThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDance and Performing Arts Provide administrative support to the Director of TheatreAssistwith movement and choreography for main School productionsDesign and deliver the weekly Dance Academy programme (modern, ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre)Choreograph and produce the whole school dance show and choreograph theSchoolmusicalAssist with Front of House,costumes,propsand makeupSupport LAMDA and Mountview examinationsAssistwith marketing and events for visiting showsSupport GCSE Drama and A Level Theatre Studies practical workSupervise private study periods and evening rehearsalsProvide cover lessons andassistwith lower school performing arts lessonsSupport theatre/dance outreach eventsContribute to workshops or talks as part of the scholars programmeTutoring Weeklyone-to-onetutorialsOne weekly duty evening in the houseCompletion of administrative recordsAttendance at house lunches and tutor meetingsAt least one tutor trip per termSupport house events and Speech DayCommunication with parents asrequiredGeneral Adhere to the staff code of conductMeet safeguarding responsibilitiesSupport marketing and communications whenrequiredEnsure compliance with health and safety protocolsQualifications & Experience Honours degree in the performing artsSuccessful choreography experience across disciplinesExperience with secondary-aged pupils (desirable)Understanding of backstage/technical theatreGood IT skillsPersonal Qualities Strong communicationskillsConfident classroom presenceTeam-focused,supportiveand xjdpvnf motivatingFlexible and solution-focusedPositive outlook and sense of humourBenefits School holidays (with limited work in key periods; no term-time holiday)50% contribution to private health schemeFree Westfield HealthcareFree Sports Centre membership (25 joining fee)Free staff lunches in term-timeSchool fee discount for staff childrenRetail and leisure discountsCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOccupational Health servicesFree flu jabsDisability Confident and Mindful employer statusDiscounts with local nursery and coffee shopComplimentary tickets to selected performancesSafeguardingThe 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