Overview The NSCD Outreach Officer will play a key role in delivering impactful dance programmes across Yorkshire and Humber. Working closely with the Head of Learning and Participation and the Learning and Participation Coordinator, this role will engage children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds and skill levels, both at NSCD and within schools and community settings. This position includes involvement in multiple outreach initiatives such as Learning and Participation (L&P), NSCD, Centre for Advanced Training (CAT), and Access and Participation programmes (APP). Teaching Duties Plan and Deliver Classes: Lead dance workshops and classes for students of various age groups and skill levels, scheduled during daytime, evenings, and weekends. Curriculum Development: Create a high-quality, inclusive dance curriculum with clear objectives and evaluation points, ensuring programmes are dynamic, engaging, and accessible for all students. Inspire and Motivate: Develop activities that encourage creativity and growth, fostering a welcoming and positive learning environment for diverse student groups. Pastoral Support: Provide students with emotional and developmental support, fostering their personal growth and addressing their wellbeing needs. Cover Teaching: Step in as a cover teacher as needed, maintaining consistent programme delivery across all sessions. Outreach and Community Engagement Annual Outreach Plan: Aid in the design and implementation an annual outreach plan aligned with NSCD’s Access and Participation goals. Build Partnerships: Establish and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, and community organisations to support the effective delivery of outreach activities to target audiences. Mentorship and CPD: Offer occasional CPD and mentoring opportunities and contribute to outreach programmes that enhance professional growth. Departmental Support and Project Coordination Departmental Operations: Assist in daily operations to ensure seamless department function. Project Planning: Support the development and coordination of projects, including workshops, performances, and artist engagements that enrich the core curriculum. Event Coordination: Organise and assist with events, such as term-end sharings and year-end showcases, to highlight students’ progress. Parent and Student Communication: Maintain consistent and open communication with parents and students regarding programme activities, updates, and events. Collaborative Marketing Efforts : Partner with the Marketing team to create promotional materials that represent and elevate NSCD’s L&P programmes. Administrative Responsibilities Manage Enquiries : Handle class enquiries, maintaining effective communication channels with students and parents. Data Management: Track data and consent form submissions, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date. Communication Distribution: Prepare and send termly newsletters and letters to keep parents and students informed. Project and Event Support Programme Delivery: Contribute to delivering key annual events and projects, including: · Audition Toolkit · Community Dance Platform · Easter & Summer Intensives · Annual Showcases Evaluation and Programme Development Evaluate Effectiveness: Aid in the assessment of the effectiveness of access and recruitment strategies in line with NSCD’s Access & Participation Plan. Track Student Progression: Monitor student achievements and transitions, ensuring students’ developmental milestones align with NSCD’s objectives. Ensure Quality Standards : Collaborate with L&P staff to uphold high-quality standards in programmes, enhancing student and parent experiences. Profile Raising: Support the promotion of NSCD’s outreach initiatives by contributing content for publicity materials, digital channels, and community outreach. Additional Responsibilities Safeguarding and Compliance: Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer, Licensed Chaperone, Registered First Aider, and Fire Warden. Evening and Weekend Supervision: Serve as the responsible adult for classes held outside regular hours. Professional Development: Stay informed about best practices in dance education, career pathways, and student finance procedures. Sector Representation: Attend sector events and meetings, representing NSCD’s interests and establishing connections with relevant organisations. Travel and Event Attendance: Be prepared to travel nationally and attend events outside standard working hours. General Expectations Commit to Development: Engage in professional development as needed to advance skills relevant to the role. Uphold Policies: Adhere to NSCD’s policies, including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection. Support Quality Assurance: Actively contribute to the implementation and maintenance of NSCD’s Quality Assurance systems. Promote Inclusivity: Foster an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment in all outreach activities and internal processes. Our vacancies are open to all and we particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, people of African or Caribbean heritage and people of South, East and South-East Asian heritage, as well as any individual who self-identifies as part of an underrepresented group. We are committed to interviewing people who self-identify as belonging to any of the groups listed above, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 24 months Pay: £17,860.00-£18,259.00 per year Expected hours: No less than 29.6 per week Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Work Location: In person Expected start date: 06/01/2025