Work With Us

Part-time (Saturday's)

Term- time only

£39.02 per hour

Elmhurst Ballet School are seeking to appoint a Classical Ballet teacher to teach classical ballet classes, male and/or female students across year groups 4-6 and 7-11.  The role is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is a part-time hourly paid contract and would suit a ballet teacher who has qualified teaching experience.

About Us

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. Our Young Dancers Programme (pupils of school years 4 – 6) and our Extended Young Dancers Programme (pupils of school years 7-12) runs on a Saturday in Birmingham. Designed to ensure students are audition-ready for their next steps to becoming professional ballet dancer or entering the wider dance profession.

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 

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 – 9am on Tuesday 30^th September  

Interviews – Saturday 11^th October

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.

 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.

Up to £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

52 weeks (not term time only)

Elmhurst Ballet School is a world-leading centre for dance education, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. It is guided by strong and compassionate leadership, a clear vision and ambitious goals for the future.

We seek a Director of Finance and Operations to help shape the next chapter of our story, delivering Elmhurst’s vision in a challenging financial climate. They will lead on financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance and innovation to ensure our school is sustainable, safe and future-ready.

In this pivotal role, you will: 

• Partner with the Principal to deliver Elmhurst’s vision.
• Attend and report to the Board and its subcommittees, contributing to strategic governance and decision-making.
• Deliver operational excellence and be alert for income generation opportunities.
• Be a visible and valued part of our close-knit community, engaging directly with students through initiatives like the Food Sub-Council and supporting families through bursary processes.
• See the tangible impact of your work, creating a home-from-home for boarding students, enabling joyful, healthy lives through well-run operations and being part of a platform that launches many young dancers’ careers.
• Bring ideas, rigour, an eye for detail and a collaborative spirit to a school that is both magical and ambitious.

We’re looking for someone who is commercially astute, values-driven and comfortable moving between strategic and operational work. They must be a qualified accountant with a track record of effective line
management and strategic leadership of finance and operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing Ellie.Hurst@ulassociates.co.uk.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 13 October 2025

Interview dates: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 2025

For more information visit www.fea.co.uk/job/elmh-dfo