Leap Into Your Career Uppingham School Announces Dance Graduate Assistantship
Are you a recent Dance or Performing Arts graduate looking for the perfect stage to launch your professional career? Uppingham School, one of the UK’s most prestigious co-educational boarding schools, is offering an exceptional one-year residency that combines creative freedom with professional mentoring.
This role is a unique bridge between university and a career in arts education or professional choreography, providing the space to inspire young talent while living and working within a vibrant school community.
A Role Defined by Creativity
The Dance Graduate Assistant isn't just a supporting role; it is a leadership opportunity. You will be responsible for designing and delivering a dance programme that engages students of all abilities across the school week.
Key artistic milestones for the year include:
The Lent Term Dance Show: A major production where you will showcase the work developed with students throughout the term.
The Whole School Musical: You will take the lead on choreography, collaborating with the music and drama departments to bring a large-scale production to life.
Year-Round Celebration: Ongoing opportunities to celebrate movement and performance across the school’s various events.
The "Boarding School" Experience
Beyond the dance studio, you will fully immerse yourself in the Uppingham community. You will serve as a tutor in one of the school’s 15 boarding houses, acting as a mentor and role model for students.
This holistic experience is invaluable for those looking to pursue a career in education, offering a deep dive into pastoral care and the unique dynamics of boarding school life.
Benefits & Compensation
Uppingham School provides a supportive package to ensure their Graduate Assistants can focus on their professional development:
Salary: £17,672.72 per annum.
Accommodation: Provided on-site throughout the year (a significant benefit for a new graduate!).
Mentoring: Work alongside experienced educators and performing arts professionals to hone your teaching and choreographic skills.
Are You the Perfect Fit?
The school is looking for a strong dancer and choreographer who has the "spark" to inspire students. If you are proactive, creative, and ready to facilitate meaningful artistic development in young people, Uppingham wants to hear from you.
Important Application Information
Closing Date: 11 April 2026, 11:59 pm. (Early application is highly recommended as the vacancy may close once a pool of candidates is identified.)
Safeguarding: Uppingham School is committed to the welfare of children. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS check.
Disclosure: Due to the nature of the role, all prior convictions or cautions must be declared under the DBS filtering rules.
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