Start Date: November 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Closing date for applications: 20 November 2026

Reporting to: Assistant Programme Leader / Prgramme leader

Responsible for: Provides administrative, organisational and operational support

Course Coordinator provides administrative, organisational and operational support as well as teaching duties to the CYP Associate Programme Leader and Ultimately the Programme Leader in the delivery of the Children & Young Performers (CYP) and BTEC Level 2 and 3 Performing Arts programmes.

S/he will provide reliable teaching, administrative, organisational and operational assistance to the CYP Programme Leader, enabling them to effectively manage and deliver the CYP and BTEC Performing Arts programmes. The Course Coordinator and Tutor support the successful day-to-day running of the programmes while helping to provide a professional, organised and positive experience for students, families and faculty.

This role will help with the day-to-day administration and organisation of the programmes. The post holder will help ensure effective communication between students, parents, faculty and relevant Academy departments, while supporting the smooth running of classes, assessments, Exams, competetions, Annual performances and events.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, approachable and comfortable working with children and young people within a busy performing arts environment.

• Teaching dance and leading exam work for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and ISTD

• Choreography annual show

• External ECAS

• Leading and building a competition programme

Programme Administration may include

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of CYP and BTEC programmes.

• Support admissions, registration and enrolment processes.

• Maintain accurate student records, attendance registers and programme documentation.

• Collect and organise application forms, consent forms, medical information and other required documentation.

• Assist with timetabling, room bookings and scheduling.

• Support administration relating to BTEC and LAMDA assessments and examinations.

• Assist with maintaining programme policies, procedures, filing systems and documentation.

• Provide reception and front-of-house support when required.

• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents and faculty.

• Support student welfare and safeguarding procedures in accordance with Academy policy.

Productions, Events & Programme Delivery

• Assist with the organisation and administration of productions, showcases, workshops, examinations and special events and competitions.

• Support rehearsal schedules and event logistics.

• Support external workshops, outreach activities, educational visits and community events.

• Assist with the operational delivery of Saturday and Sunday CYP and BTEC programmes

• Undertake teaching where required and appropriate to the post holder s specialist skills.

Recruitment & Marketing Support

• Assist with open days, auditions, workshops and student recruitment activities.

Technical Skills

• Confident use of: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Canva, etc.

• Shared cloud-based filing systems

• Online communication and scheduling platforms

• The post holder must be able to maintain accurate digital records and confidently manage routine administrative documentation

Working Schedule

• Four working days per week.

• Saturday and Sunday working is essential due to CYP and BTEC programme delivery.

• Occasional evenings and additional weekend hours may be required for performances, examinations, workshops, auditions and events.

Salaries and Benefits

Salaries in the UAE are tax-free and disbursed monthly in United Arab Emirates dirhams. Staff members receive a competitive benefits package that includes: private medical insurance, a residency visa and an annual return ticket to their home country.

Additionally, eligible staff members, subject to role and salary grade, may receive education allowance support and annual return tickets to their home country for eligible dependants.

Additional Information

• The individual in this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all UAS policies and procedures, including the Workplace Health and Safety and Confidentiality policies.

• This position is full-time based at the University of the Arts (UAS), University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

• The Staff Handbook is an important resource and sets out the expectations and conditions of employment. Selected candidates for this position may request the Staff Handbook, which will be sent to them by email.

Please send a cover letter of no more than two pages and a current CV to [email protected] . Please place Course Coordinator-CYP in the email subject line.

Applicants should ensure that their cover letter explicitly addresses the required qualifications and experience detailed in this job description.

Note: Candidates offered positions at UAS are required to undergo comprehensive background screening and FAHR check before their employment is finalised.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s Degree, preferably in Dance, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Education or a related field.

• Must have experience with RAD Ballet and building competition work.

• Strong practical dance and performing arts background and training.

• Experience working with children and young people.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

• Ability to follow established processes and work effectively under the direction of the Lead Course Coordinator.

• Positive, professional and approachable manner.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a performing arts team..

• Teaching, coaching or workshop experience in dance or performing arts.

• Delivery of competition work and enrolment

• Knowledge or experience of BTEC qualifications.

• Experience supporting productions, performances, auditions and leading examinations.

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Experience working within an educational or performing arts organisation.