Ballet teachers to the Royal Swedish Ballet School

About us

The Royal Swedish Ballet School is a school with approximately 160 students in grades 4-9 and grades 1-3 in the Vocational Dance Program at the upper secondary school. The school is the only combined Junior- and Upper Secondary School in Sweden with an integrated vocational dance education. Here you will meet committed students whose days are alternated with lessons in academic subjects, classical ballet and contemporary dance. The students are our priority and the focus is to integrate dance, music and academics in a holistic manner.

Our beautiful premises are located in the Münchenbryggeriet on Söder Mälarstrand. The Royal Swedish Ballet School educates aspiring dance artists from grade 4 of Junior School through Upper Secondary School. The education includes both classical and contemporary techniques and forms of expression and aims to make students employable for national and international dance and ballet companies. The education aims to provide a high level of artistic immersion in scenic performance and to explore the body's ability for different expressions.

About the role

We are looking for two ballet teachers to teach classical ballet to girls in grade 6 and up. The assignment involves preparing young dance students in the subject of classical ballet, including pointework. As a teacher of classical ballet you will be a part of a team of dance teachers, academic teachers and musicians with a focus on the students' knowledge, development and well-being. In your assignment, you will conduct teaching and related tasks such as pre- and post-teaching planning and assessment. You create good social environment around students as well as the class, and you actively participate in the school's core values and inclusion. You  are expected to stay up-to-date with current teaching practices.

Competence and experience

Criteria

• Teaching classical ballet at an advanced level
• Used to individual coaching and teaching choreography
• A former dance career in classical ballet, internationally or nationally
• Able to work with digital tools for communication, music and filming
• English speaking
• Eager to push and develop young students' and their interest in the art of ballet in order to develop strong technique and artistry throughout the education from year 7 to the end of the Upper Secondary School
• A good, experienced communicator used to collaboration with the students, guardians and colleagues

We welcome a broad knowledge of other dance styles and techniques.

We place great value on personal attributes such as teamwork, flexibility, and approachability. It is important that you feel comfortable in a dynamic work environment where quick decisions are sometimes required. We are looking for a committed, inclusive, and confident teacher who will collaborate with colleagues to enhance students' learning experiences. You must be skilled at adapting your communication and teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students. The Royal Swedish Ballet School is committed to fostering diversity and a balanced gender representation among our staff. The City of Stockholm follows a competence-based recruitment process to ensure fair hiring practices and prevent discrimination.

Other

For this position, we apply a suitability test equivalent to a school transcript and will request an extract from the police record before employment.