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Pedagogical Coordinator – Professional Training Programmes
CADC BALTHAZAR (FRA)
Job opportunity
The Centre des Arts du Cirque Balthazar (CADC Balthazar) is an artistic centre dedicated to education, professional training, research and creation.
Founded in 1990, CADC Balthazar is based in Montpellier, France, with two indoor studios and several circus tents located at the Domaine d'O cultural site.
The centre supports the development of a diverse and contemporary circus landscape. Through a creative approach, it offers recreational circus activities, professional training programmes, and an artistic and educational resource centre.
Recognised for the quality of its artistic pedagogy, CADC Balthazar develops innovative projects for a wide range of audiences, guided by three core principles: accessibility, quality and creativity.
For more information about the organisation, visit: https://www.balthazar.asso.fr
Job description
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Training Coordinator and the Artistic Director of the artistic training programmes, the Pedagogical Coordinator for Professional Training Programmes will be responsible for the following:
- Design and organise the curricula, timetables and annual schedules for the artistic training programmes.
- Conduct one-to-one meetings with trainees to monitor their progress, provide guidance, support injury prevention, oversee injury follow-up and adapt training schedules where necessary.
- Recruit teaching staff and ensure overall pedagogical consistency across the programmes.
- Update assessment sheets for each discipline and competency within the training framework.
- Update competency portfolios and pedagogical resource files.
- Develop course content, deliver selected theoretical classes, and schedule them within the training calendar.
- Work closely with the Training Coordinator and Administrative Assistant on administration, scheduling, attendance, placements and theoretical courses.
- Support trainees preparing for certification by reviewing and providing feedback on written assignments, organising practical assessments and participating in examination panels.
- Organise monthly meetings, pedagogical committees and review sessions with the teaching team.
- Prepare end-of-year reports, including pedagogical evaluations and individual trainee progress reports.
- Participate in end-of-year evaluation meetings.
- Develop links between trainees and circus professionals through classes, meetings and networking opportunities.
- Organise the recruitment process and select applicants, while ensuring diversity and gender balance.
- Collaborate with the Artistic Director on presentations and performances.
- Contribute to the drafting of training programme applications for the DRAC (preparatory programme) and the Occitanie Region (certification programme), ensuring compliance with the requirements of the French Ministry of Culture, France Compétences, Qualiopi, and other relevant accreditation bodies.
- Contribute to strengthening cooperation within the French and European circus sectors.
- Develop circus or cross-disciplinary projects within the Procirk network or in partnership with other arts schools.
Candidate profile
Essential knowledge :
- Strong knowledge of the circus arts sector.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning software (experience with Pronote Campus would be an advantage).
- At least 3 years' professional experience in education, training or teaching.
- Good knowledge of the Qualiopi quality framework.
- Understanding of the operation and renewal of professional certifications (RNCP).
Hard skills :
- Design, develop and organise training programmes.
- Define and develop educational resources.
- Plan and prioritise activities effectively while meeting deadlines.
- Coordinate the work of a teaching team.
- Organise and monitor trainees' learning throughout professional training.
- Assess trainees' progress and performance.
- Design and implement training evaluation processes.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to respond effectively to complex situations.
Soft skills :
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Adaptability, anticipation and responsiveness.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across teams.
- Strong analytical, writing and reporting skills.
- Interest in innovation and educational development.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in education or vocational training.
- A qualification in education, pedagogy or training engineering is highly desirable.
Expérience professionnelle de 3 ans minimum dans le domaine de la formation ou de l’enseignement.
Formation souhaitée: pédagogie et/ou ingénierie de formation.
Additional information
Start date : 1 october 2026
Application deadline: 16 August 2026
Salary: ECLAT Collective Agreement, Coefficient 350: €1,993 (28 hours/week) to €2,491 (35 hours/week)
Location: Montpellier (FRA)
Website : https://balthazar.asso.fr/
Working hours: 28 or 35 hours per week, depending on the candidate's profile
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (CDD), with the possibility of a permanent contract (CDI)