Since 1911, we’ve delivered performing arts training – and we’re also its future. This means there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
Italia Conti is one of the UK’s leading performing arts colleges. We offer world-class vocational training in Musical Theatre, Dance and Acting at FE and HE level. Our journey is one of continual evolution and we are always seeking talented individuals to join our team.
For further information about the vacancies we currently have available, please look below.
Applicants must have an unblemished, proven record of success and share Italia Conti’s commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and promoting the performing arts. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online / public domain checks in accordance with safer recruitment procedures.
Application for vacant posts is by completion of our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms. The Application Form requires a Supporting Statement where applicants are asked to set out their interest in the role and how they meet the essential criteria for the post (akin to a covering letter). For this, we are happy to accept instead a short (no longer than 5 minutes) video should applicants prefer. Please complete both forms and send them, together with a link to a video where appropriate, to recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk, stating clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
Recruitment@Italiaconti.Co.Uk
Are you an accomplished Dance Tutor with experience of working in Musical Theatre and teaching at FE or HE level with a particular specialism in Musical Theatre Jazz?
Would you relish the opportunity to join a small established senior team of specialist dance practitioners with a particular focus on the Musical Theatre courses at one of Britain’s leading performing arts institutions from September 2026?
We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Dance (Musical Theatre Courses) to work with our Head of Dance and alongside a Deputy Head of Dance (Dance Courses) as part of a team of three. You’ll oversee, build upon, and develop a dance provision for our Musical Theatre courses that is engaging, insightful, and immersive. Leading a team of salaried and hourly-paid Dance Tutors, you’ll ensure our Musical Theatre graduates enter the profession as outstanding performers in this key strand of our triple-threat training.
Beyond its focus on Musical Theatre courses specifically, this role will also have institution-wide vocational oversight over Jazz, Tap and Commercial across all courses. The Deputy Head of Dance (Musical Theatre Courses), in role as line manager, works particularly closely with the substantive and sessional tutors for Jazz, Tap and Commercial to ensure students at Italia Conti receive excellent and inspiring dance training across all courses.
Your outstanding skills as a dance practitioner and your expertise in musical theatre will mark you out as a strong candidate for the role, and you’ll bring to bear your experience as a choreographer or in preparing students training for the profession or both.
The ability to work closely and autonomously with each of our Course Management Team and our Heads of Department and an understanding of the nuances of each programme and its requirements is a fundamental part of the role.
There could hardly be a more exciting time to join us at Italia Conti – in September 2022 we moved to a brand-new campus in Woking with 24 beautiful new studios. We would love to hear from you if it’s a challenge that would inspire you.
APPLICATIONS
For further details, download a full job description and person specification below. Please also download and complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and return both to us together. Please email recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk and state clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 May, 6.00pm.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
“I have just graduated from Liverpool Theatre School with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. I wanted to do the BA Hons (Top Up) in Professional Arts Practice course to further develop my skills for the industry. It is the perfect balance between academic writing and creativity. I already have seen improvements, both in my academic and performing work, and I now really value the ability to critically reflect on past experiences in order to improve my current skills.”
“I have found that my first term at Italia Conti has been better than I could’ve imagined. I am working with driven, passionate, likeminded people within all different realms of the performing arts industry. I find that the course is very tailored to each individual and the content is broad enough to apply to everyone but specific enough to challenge each person within their abilities. I find the course to be a place where I can collaborate and interact with people who I’d never had met otherwise. I only look forward to what the next few months of the course bring and feel more motivated than ever.”
Current Student, Class of July 2024“The course is allowing me to reflect on my past practice, current position, and future endeavours. I really enjoy how flexible the course is, with regards to being able to tailor my studies to my own practice, enabling me to maximise the benefits of this on my future career. I expect my professional development to be impacted exponentially and I am excited to continue!”
“Italia Conti’s BA Top up course was the one for me! Creating a business in under 9 months has been a massive accomplishment! The course really helps shape your future, enables you to meet professional contacts to support your research, and gives you lots of time to understand the area of the industry you want to specialise in.”
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