Associate Centre Coordinator - Cardiff

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST

To coordinate the efficient running of Cardiff Associate classes on Saturdays during term-time, as directed by the Associate Artistic 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 Cardiff Associate centre, ensuring student’s safety and well-being at all times. You will be responsible for taking control of the administration of each session, ensuring all correct procedures are followed by parents and students. You will need to maintain confidentiality regarding all student and staff activities of The Royal Ballet School.

CONTRACT TERMS

Hours: Saturdays during term time, 9.00am – 4.45pm

Location: Cardiff Associate Centre (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, CF10 3ER)

Duration: Permanent contract from September 2026

Salary: £12.72 per hour

Application Closing Date: 31 March 2026 23:59

MAIN DUTIES

This list should be seen as illustrative rather than prescriptive;

• Meet parents 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 moving 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 brief account of how the day ran, informing her/him of any problems or concerns
• Pass on messages to parents as required
• Deal will spare uniform items as necessary

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 prioritise 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 recognises 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:

• 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.