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RAD Registered Teacher Application

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Apply to become an RAD Registered Teacher

Thank you for your interest in RAD membership. You are just a few steps away from joining one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations, being added to our Register of Teachers, and connecting with a global community of like-minded people, all with a shared commitment to dance. Our membership runs for 12 months, you will receive your digital membership cards and teaching certificates via email once your application has been approved. If your membership has lapsed and you’d like to reinstate it, please complete the application form again. (Fees apply)

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Applicant information

If you’ve graduated from a Faculty of Education programme within the last 12 months you’re eligible for our reduced graduate rate. We’ll apply this automatically based on the information on your record.

The membership fee for an RAD Registered Teacher is £169/€201.

Name*

Title

First name*

Given name

Last name*

Family name

Maiden name (if applicable)

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Mobile

Email*

Date of birth*

Day

Month

Year

How did you hear about RAD membership?*

If other, please specify

Why have you decided to become a teaching member of the RAD?*

For the Professional Status

To deliver and enter pupils for RAD Ballet exams

To deliver and enter pupils for RAD Musical Theatre exams

Access information and resources

To get discounts on CPD

To get discounts on uniform

To get discounts on RAD events

To get news and information about dance

To get 3rd party offers and benefits

To connect with the local dance community

To connect with the global dance community

To get access to Dance Gazette

To access the library and archive

Promotional code (if applicable)

Membership history

Have you previously held RAD membership?*

Yes

Previous RAD ID (if applicable/known)

Teaching qualifications

Please select which of the following makes you eligible for Registered Teacher Status.*

RAD qualification

Non-RAD qualification from an approved awarding society*

*We are currently accepting applications from dance teachers with a recognised dance teaching qualification. A joining fee of £150/€170 applies, in addition to the membership fee.

If you have one, what's your most recent RAD teaching qualification?

If you have a qualification from an approved awarding body that makes you eligible for Registered Teacher Status, please upload proof of this.

Examples of proof could include a copy of your qualification certificate. Once your file has been uploaded it will show the file name followed by 100% to confirm it has been added successfully. The red X allows you to remove a file you have uploaded.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Which year did you graduate?

RAD safeguarding requirements

Please read the following questions carefully before answering, as your application will not be accepted if these are answered incorrectly.

As a dance teacher, you have duty of care toward the children and adults at risk who attend your classes or the premises in which you operate your business. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you meet the RAD safeguarding requirements as a professional member of the RAD; we will support you to meet these requirements. See our safeguarding FAQs for more information

Please upload a copy of your up-to-date CV*

Your CV can include details on your education and qualifications, work history, skills and any other experience, with dates specific to each point.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Do you have any criminal convictions to declare?*

Yes

Have you had a criminal record check (enhanced DBS or international equivalent) within the last three years OR will you make an agreement to get one within the next 12 months? (Mandatory to be accepted)*

Please note that if you select ‘No’ the Membership team will be in contact regarding your application, which may cause a delay.

Yes

Do you agree to participate in annual safeguarding training as part of your annual CPD hours? (Mandatory to be accepted)*

Yes

Privacy

The Royal Academy of Dance is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

Read our Membership Services Privacy Notice.

Tick this box to acknowledge reading our Privacy Notice*

I have read the Privacy Notice

One key membership benefit is our e-news communications where we share the latest RAD updates. We will also signpost you to events, competitions and member-only offers, highlight the latest job vacancies and much more. If you do not wish to receive e-news communications, tick the box below.

I would not like to receive e-news communications

You can change your preferences at any time in the RAD Members’ Area.

Once you become a RAD Registered Teacher, your details will be automatically added to our online Register of Teachers, if you are not happy about this you can tell us here. You can change your preferences at any time in the RAD Members’ Area.

By completing this form you agree to adhere to and are bound by the RAD’s Code of Conduct, Code of Professional Practice and Supplemental Charter and Bye-Laws.

All teachers registered with the RAD are required to participate in the CPD Scheme.

By completing this form you agree to the Membership Terms and Conditions.