Work With Us

Pianist

Casual

(term time only)

£26.03 per hour

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational dance school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston.

We are looking for someone to join us as a casual pianist (no regular hours attached to the role - hours will be offered, occasionally at very short notice and agreed mutually between school and the casual employee) to play for ballet classes.  Applicants should be competent pianists with a love of working collaboratively with other artists.

The school week runs from Monday to Friday as well as for our Saturday Young Dancer’s Programme.

Additional Information 

Further information and an applicant's pack can be downloaded from below.

Please note that all applications must be received on the application form below. We do not accept CV's.

Completed application packs should be uploaded via the website, emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk or send to: Liz Innis, Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UH.

If you have any questions about the role please call reception on 0121 472 6655.

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk). 

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.

Term-time (37 weeks), full-time, 5 days per week (however part-time will be considered and pay will be adjusted accordingly)

£37,500 per annum (full-time)   

The School Physiotherapist will be a key member of the Health and Wellbeing team, working closely with students to provide expertise, guidance, preventative support and treatment of injuries to all members of the Student body. 

Helping students to gain a clear understanding of the key elements of injury management and prevention. The Physiotherapist will also be responsible to gathering data, auditing injury records and communicating with parents. 

The school is committed to working as ‘one’ to best meet the needs of all students and therefore the successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm in supporting young people in all aspects of school life to fulfil the School’s vision of being outstanding in everything we do; Live, Dance, Learn.

Working hours are full-time however the school is open to part-time hours. This is a term-time only position plus 2 weeks for Summer and Easter holiday programme (total 37 weeks per year).

Additional Information  

To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below where you will be able to download and complete the application pack. Alternatively, completed application packs can be sent to: Elmhurst Ballet School, F.A.O. Liz Innis, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH.

General enquiries and requests to visit the school should be emailed to: jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk

CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies.

Closing Date - Midday on 19^th February 2025

Interview Date - Thursday 27th February 2025

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk). 

Please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk if you need the application form in an alternative format.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultation
• Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour counselling helpline and health and medical information service
• Free on-site car parking
• Lunch in our bistro during working hours (term time)
• Encouragement to develop your professional career in a committed and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with a coach or mentor
• Access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
• Opportunities to see dance and theatre productions free of charge whilst chaperoning students
• Enthusiastic and ambitious pupils who are keen to learn
• A highly effective, hardworking and supportive staff team 

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.