Intensive Courses Pastoral Manager

The Royal Ballet School is one of the world’s greatest centres of classical ballet training. Our mission is to nurture, train and educate exceptional young dancers for the Royal Ballet companies and other leading UK and international companies and to inspire the future of classical ballet training. Our vision is to be the best classical ballet school in the world.

The position of Pastoral Manager is perfect for an organised individual, who has current knowledge and experience in boarding management. This role will lead and manage the pastoral teams across our two sites at White Lodge, Richmond Park and Covent Garden, during our renowned London Spring and Summer Intensive Courses. Find out more about our Intensive Courses.

Throughout the courses this role will be responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of students attending. To ensure this is upheld, the Pastoral Manager will act as a link between departments to safeguard the student’s emotional, physical and mental wellbeing throughout their time on the course and ensure policies, procedures and compliance are adhered to by all staff. Experience of working with children aged 11-20 is essential, as well as strong administrative skills and an approachable demeanour. 

This is a great opportunity for a positive individual with great communication and leadership skills, looking for boarding work at over the Spring and Summer School holidays. 

Salary: £950 per week

Course dates: Spring Intensive, London: Sunday 3 April – Friday 8 April 2022

Summer Intensive, London: Sunday 17 July – Saturday 20 August 2022

In addition to this you would be required to work one week prior to the course start dates.

Any additional set up and clean up days will be paid pro rata. Compulsory induction training is held in the week prior to the start of the course and will also be paid pro-rata.

Hours: This role will be full time during the Intensive courses, exact hours to be confirmed. Hours will likely be in the region of 50 hours a week and on call throughout the course, flexibility is an essential requirement of this role 

Location: Split between White Lodge, Richmond Park and Upper School, Covent Garden (with visits to boarding houses in Pimlico and Covent Garden). This post is residential (based at White Lodge) due to the nature of the role. Induction and training will be given during the week prior to the Spring and Summer London Intensive. 

Annual Leave: Leave may not be taken during any of the Intensive Courses. Holiday pay will be awarded at the end of the programme considering hours worked. 

In return we offer 30 days’ holidays plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme, local discounts, season ticket loan, and cycle to work scheme. 

For the job description and to apply please visit https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/information/work-with-us/

Please note that you must complete our application form - CV’s are not accepted. 

Closing Date: 30 January 2022

Interview Date: Week commencing 31 January, TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and further pre-employment checks to comply with boarding school recruitment regulations.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. At The Royal Ballet School we are committed to creating an environment where every one of our employees feels part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background.