About the ISTD
ISTD exists to make teaching and learning dance accessible to all.
Our membership is recognised as the mark of quality dance teaching around the world. We support teachers to develop their careers and businesses through progressive training, performance qualifications and events. Together, we aim to build a diverse and sustainable dance profession by championing inclusion and increasing access to dance teaching
The Society is a registered educational charity (250397), regulated examinations board, and membership association. With 6000 members in 59 countries worldwide, we conduct over 120,000 examinations and 20,000 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year.
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Summary of 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 Qualification Development.
Working Hours
This is a 0.6 part time role, working 21 hours a week. The days can be negotiated but it is expected that the hours will be worked over at least two full days, 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.
Additional Information
This role is offered on a Hybrid work basis (for part-time employees this is usually 1 day a week in the office and the remainder working from home).
When working remotely, the Teacher Training will be required to work from home in an environment with a high-speed broadband.
The office remains open from Monday to Friday and is available for those who would prefer to work in the office environment or have difficulties working remotely.
Hybrid working will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and employees may need to revert to homeworking, in line with any new government advice.
Remuneration
The annual salary for this position will be a Grade D – Manager, (which ranges from £37,098 - £40,600 per annum full time based on working 35 hours per week and £22,258 to £24,360 per annum part time based on working 21 hours per week), depending on experience.
Equal Opportunities
The Society values diversity of thought and experience. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background. If you have any access needs or there are any barriers to access please let us know this in your application or if you would like to discuss any of this prior to applying please email: recruitment@istd.org
Method of Application
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).
The closing date is 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026.
Please download the full job specification and our recruitment pack below
