Director of Education

Director of Education

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.

Summary of Role

• Lead on the development of ISTD’s Teacher Training, Events, Professional Development and Qualification Development.
• Ensure that current and future dance teachers are trained to the highest standards.
• Actively pursue opportunities for new growth, in line with ISTD’s mission and Strategic Plan
• Support the business planning and direction setting for ISTD.

Key Responsibilities

Departmental duties and responsibilities :

Director duties and responsibilities :

Remuneration

The annual salary for this position will be Grade G - Directors, (which ranges from £59,199 to 69,963 per annum), depending on experience.

Method of application

Please send a letter of application and CV by an email via the button below. 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 for applications is Friday 10th October 2025.

First Stage interviews for the Director of Education role will be scheduled on Thursday 23rd October (between 11am and 5pm).

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