Lead Ballet Teacher & Artistic Director - £250 per day + expenses

Job Summary

We're seeking an exceptional ballet educationalist to lead one of the most ambitious and inspiring classical dance programmes in Britain. This is a chance to design and deliver a bold, high quality ballet education provision that ignites imagination, nurtures discipline and transforms life chances.

Job Description

Lead Practitioner (Ballet Teacher) & Artistic Director FTC | March - July 2026 £50 per hour (teaching) | £250 per day (management) + expenses Self employed | Approx. 3+ hours teaching + 1-2 management days per week (dependent on post-holder availability)

A rare opportunity to shape something extraordinary. We are honored to work with 16 schools, focusing strategically on communities facing the highest levels of socio economic disadvantage - ensuring that excellence is not a privilege, but a right. Last year, following an intensive 12-week ballet training programme, our learners performed an inspiring production of Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet alongside professional artists on the stage of Birmingham's iconic Symphony Hall, accompanied by a live 50 piece orchestra. This year, we aim even higher. 

The Role

As Lead Practitioner & Artistic Director, you will: 

• Design and lead an ambitious 12-week ballet education programme across our group of schools. Supported by a well-sequenced and rigorous curriculum. 
• Inspire and guide a team of ballet teachers, ensuring consistently exceptional teaching and learning. 
• Champion excellence, using quality assurance and professional development to raise standards across the provision.
• Shape the artistic vision for our 60 minute abridged ballet production at Birmingham Symphony Hall (8th & 9th July 2026). 
• Collaborate closely with the CEO, Producer, Music Director, and wider creative team to deliver a production that is accessible, inspiring, and unforgettable. 
• Teach with purpose, delivering high quality ballet lessons that support learners of all backgrounds to achieve great outcomes. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on both artistic ambition and educational impact - someone who believes in the transformative power of classical ballet.

Job Requirements

About You

Essential 

• A recognised dance teaching qualification. 
• Professional experience teaching classical ballet repertoire.
• Experience in curriculum design, quality assurance, and leading professional development. 
• A track record of artistically leading medium to large scale dance education projects and choreography
• The ability to teach a wide range of abilities and backgrounds (ages 8-16). 
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and classroom practice. Desirable - Experience overseeing ballet education in state school settings. 

Why This Role Matters

• Lead a groundbreaking programme that raises aspirations and expands horizons.
• Bring world class ballet education to communities that rarely experience it.
• Be part of a movement redefining what cultural education can achieve. 

Safeguarding

•  The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and undertake safeguarding training, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to Apply

To receive a copy of the recruitment pack and application requirements, please contact CEO, Khadeem Duncan-Banerjee - khadeem@khadeemduncan-banerjee.com

Application Deadline: Midnight on 12th February 2026

If you'd like an informal discussion about the opportunity, please feel free to contact the CEO using the details above.