Head of Theatre Dance Qualifications

Company: Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Location: London EC2A 4QE

Level: Head of

Salary: £ 43,631 - 51,330

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 02 Feb 26

Job Description:

Summary of Role

To oversee, and manage syllabus developments and reviews, within the Theatre Dance genres at the ISTD. Responsible for facilitating the development, design and creation of progressive syllabi in collaboration with the Head of Qualification Development. To oversee all elements of genre-specific projects from graded examinations to teaching qualifications to ensure work is current, engaging, and inspiring for students and members and enables access to dance. Responsible to Head of Qualification Development.

Key Responsibilities:

Line management of Faculty Coordinator (full time)

Responsibilities:

• Lead on the project management of qualification development activities for syllabus related developments and reviews within Theatre genres
• Lead on the creation of proposals and budgets for Theatre based syllabus developments and reviews in collaboration with Head of Qualification development.
• Work with Head of Qualification Development to ensure that all specified Theatre qualifications projects are achieved within budget and on time
• Oversee and complete all regulatory processes for identified syllabus development projects
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Society and the development of business planning
• Oversee the development and approval of marketing materials for syllabus developments
• Lead on the creation and updating of specifications and syllabus books for Theatre developments and EDI updates
• Lead stakeholders focus groups, ensuring diverse voices contribute to the development of Theatre qualifications
• Line manage the Faculty Coordinator, supporting them to liaise and communicate positively with committees and carry out required delegated activities
• Support the Faculty Coordinator to ensure that they are meeting individual and departmental targets through the Performance Motivation processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for advising on ARA applications for Theatre exams
• Attend APEL interviews and advise on suitability of applicants in relation to Theatre syllabus qualifications
• Attendance and contribution to Qualification Development Committee (QDC) meetings and Cross-Faculty meetings as required
• Chair Committee meetings for Theatre genre Committees
• Advise on the development of CPD courses and digital resources
• Advise on membership applications, as required
• Support the Faculty Coordinator in contributing to social media content associated with Theatre genres syllabus developments and events
• Contribute to reports and presentations as part of qualification development for the ISTD Board, and other stakeholder groups as and when required

Person Specification 

• Vocational training, degree and/or professional experience in a relevant dance genre
• In depth specialist knowledge of at least three Theatre Dance genres, including knowledge of the ISTD`s syllabi
• Proven experience of working at a manager level, leading and motivating teams to deliver high quality results
• Ability to manage projects that stay within budget and to agreed timescales
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work with autonomy as well as take direction and work collaboratively
• In-depth knowledge of dance training methodologies and a sound understanding of best practice in dance teaching and learning.
• Thorough knowledge of dance education and training
• Excellent organisational skills including demonstrable administrative experience
• Proven ability to guide new initiatives to fruition while operating effectively, responsibly, legally and sustainably
• Commitment to increasing demographic diversity in dance participation.

Advantage 

• Experience as an examiner, assessor and /or teacher trainer.
• Teaching qualifications at Licentiate or equivalent.

Employment with ISTD is subject to proving right to work in the UK.