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
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is looking to appoint two (2) Assessors for:
- DTCD Unit 2: Applied Teaching Practice
Main purpose of the role:
- To assess learner work in accordance with the standards, assessment criteria, marking guidance and advice as provided by the ISTD and Lead Assessor.
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To participate in annual professional development and standardisation activities
Key Responsibilities:
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Working effectively as part of a team to mark assessments against the assessment criteria and learning outcomes as per the ISTD marking guidance and level descriptors.
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To submit marks and detailed learner feedback reports to the ISTD within designated timescales demonstrating evidence-based decisions and outcomes.
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Working collaboratively with the ISTD Quality Assurance Department and the assessment team taking direct instruction and feedback from the Lead Assessor.
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To inform ISTD of any potential malpractice and irregularities that may occur in assessments.
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To note and take into consideration in accordance with agreed procedures, any reasonable adjustments notified by the Quality Assurance Department as pertaining to learners.
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To respond promptly to Enquiries About Results (EAR) as requested by the Quality Assurance department within agreed timelines.
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To attend regular assessor standardisation meetings (up to 3 days per year)
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To declare any personal or professional conflict of interest in relation to a specific candidate or Approved Dance Centre or Tutor
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To maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
How to apply
To apply as Assessor please send a letter of application and cover letter to pqmanager@istd.org.
The closing date for applications is Friday 18 September 2026
