Could you help shape the future of CPD for dance teachers?
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking CPD Manager to develop and deliver engaging, relevant and accessible professional development for dance teachers in the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how dance teachers continue to learn and develop throughout their careers.
Working closely with the Director of Education and Training, you will:
- Develop and manage a varied programme of high-quality CPD.
- Create new learning opportunities that respond to the changing needs of dance teachers.
- Oversee face-to-face, digital, regional and international CPD activity.
- Grow engagement with CPD in the UK and internationally.
- Manage course budgets and ensure activity delivers value for the organisation and participants.
- Evaluate CPD and use evidence to inform future development
- Manage and support colleagues, lecturers and delivery teams.
- Build effective relationships with teachers, stakeholders and external partners.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines excellent programme management with creativity, commercial awareness and an understanding of dance education.
You’ll be highly organised, confident with managing budgets and people, comfortable working with digital learning, and able to move effectively between detailed planning and hands-on delivery.
Experience within dance, dance education or dance training is important, alongside a real commitment to providing high-quality professional learning.
How to apply
If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a real contribution to the professional development of dance teachers, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@istd.org
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 November 2026 at 5pm.
