Midlands Arts Centre’s Learning and Participation programme is extensive with over 150 term courses and a wide selection of short courses for children, young people, and adults. Our courses cover many subjects, from visual arts and crafts to digital arts, performance, music, and wellbeing.
Principle Purpose of Post
To deliver the tuition of two 12-week Dance courses for adults, as part of MAC’s Learning & Participation programme, starting on Monday 20 January.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about dance and informal learning experiences and who enjoys teaching others.
You are required to be reliable, personable, and flexible, to cater for each student’s personal goals and aims.
The successful candidate will be part of a large team of Artist Tutors who help us deliver a vibrant and dynamic programme of informal learning.
Overall Job Purpose
We are looking for someone to deliver both dance courses for Spring and Summer Term 2025 with the view to continue in a permanent role.
The courses are outlined below:
Learn to Tango (DA28)
Learn to Salsa (DA29)
Additional responsibilities as follows:
- You will need to devise clear a course structure to enable progression of learning, and the ability to adapt to each participant’s needs
- Ensuring the course is delivered as per the course description
- Teaching students to the agreed level for the course (eg, beginner/ improver/advanced)
- Continuous reflection and evaluation on the course, and quality of delivery
- Work within MAC’s policies with specific attention to Safeguarding and Health & Safety.
Note
- These courses are on Mondays throughout the academic year at the times listed. You would be taking over this class and delivering it as advertised
- We are looking for someone to take over the existing class starting on Monday 20 January
- We expect the successful candidate to attend an induction session at MAC before they start.
Person Specification
Essential
- Be able to provide a stimulating learning experience that enables participants to achieve their creative potential
- Educated/experienced to a suitable level in tango and salsa
- Proven ability to communicate well with a range of people using varied communication methods
- A passion and commitment to the Arts
- A commitment to further your skills and knowledge in participatory arts, including attending meetings, participating in training, and reflecting on your practice
- An understanding of and commitment to MAC’s key objectives
- An understanding of the practical application of MAC’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.
Desirable
- Previous experience in delivering dance courses and workshops
- Experience of working with adults with additional needs and/or vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of other art forms which may help us expand our creative learning offer at MAC.