About the Society
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.
With approximately 6,000 members in over 55 countries worldwide, the Society conducts over 120,000 examinations each year. We were recently listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and in the top 5 for delivery of performing arts examinations.
The Society aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the benchmark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical, and educational benefits of dance for all.
Summary of the role
To coordinate and promote qualifications in the Theatre Dance and Dancesport genres, to support the society to deliver high quality syllabi. The role requires the individual to work closely with a range of stake holders to administer and support the development of the ISTD`s performance qualifications.
Responsible to the Head of Theatre Dance Qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- To oversee, support and administer qualification development project activity
- Acting as first point of contact for genre based queries, exploring queries and seeking practical responses.
- Supporting and coordinating Faculty Committee activity, including coordinating meetings, taking minutes and following up on agreed actions
- Coordinating the organisation, checking, and distribution of training resources , as directed
- Coordinating online and in person teacher support sessions and meetings with stakeholder groups, as needed
- Supporting the development of social media content, in collaboration with the Head of Theatre, Head of Dancesport and Head of Strategic Projects
- Supporting the administration of qualification development processes including Tracking and monitoring budgets with clarity and accuracy for syllabus related projects and reviews
- Supporting the development of Specifications and Syllabus Books for syllabus developments and EDI updates
- Contribute to other departmental activities and carry out any reasonable duties as required by the line manager
Working Hours
This is a full-time role, working 35 hours a week, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a one hour lunch break.
Flexibility to attend some meetings, courses and events held on weekends and outside of normal working hours will be required.
Time off in lieu will be earned for any weekend work.
How to apply
To apply, please send a letter of application and CV to recruitment@istd.org. The letter of application should summarise what you are able to bring to the role and how you meet the person specification. The successful candidates will also be required to provide details for two recent references that can evidence skills and suitability to carry out this role, (whether in an employed or voluntary capacity).
Interviews will be held remotely on Zoom on Monday 28th April.
Application closing date is Monday 14 April, at 5pm.
