Welcome to our dance faculty, a space where creativity thrives and is celebrated, and the art of dance is passionately embraced. NSCD is a distinguished institution at the forefront of dance education in the UK. Embodying a vibrant and creative culture, our institution stands out as a beacon of artistic exploration. We foster an environment where both staff and students are encouraged to explore the realms of art and the broader world.
Sharon Watson MBE DL
CEO and Principal
Hours of work:
37 hours per week Term Time, (8.00am – 4.00pm) plus additional weeks to fulfil business requirements.
Monday to Friday with some flexible working hours to be agreed, which will include some evening and weekend work.
Remuneration: £24,999
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 30 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 February 2026
We are seeking an individual undertake food preparation duties and work front of house servicing duties. Training will be provided for some aspects of the work. The individual will be expected to effectively assist the Kitchen Manager within the Schools bar and café operation to provide a full catering service to all NSCD students, staff and visitors to the building and Riley Theatre audiences.
To work as part of a small team to provide a safe, warm, friendly and vibrant environment for all users of the bar and café operation.
NSCD strives to provide an environment that is open, honest and transparent.
We expect staff to maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times.
All staff members should ensure that their conduct is consistent with the school's ethos and policies to protect the well-being of both employees and students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.
Job Description - Assistant Cook
Please choose the best format for you:
NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form - Interactive
NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form - Word doc
Please send a completed application form to Geraldine McDowall, HR Manager at geraldine.mcdowall@nscd.ac.uk. Please also complete the equal opportunities form online.
For any queries contact Geraldine McDowall, HR Manager on 0113 219 3000.
Unaccompanied CVs will not be considered.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is one of the leading dance training institutions in the UK. As a Higher Education Institution, we offer full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses for around 250 students. NSCD is an ambitious, small specialist institution, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for dance education and with a growing reputation as a centre for dance development.
Based in Chapeltown, Leeds, just outside the city centre, our unique and characterful campus comprises 7 dance studios, offices and teaching areas, a fitness centre, plus a bar and café. Central to our building is the Riley Theatre, a 250-capacity professional dance theatre managed by NSC,D which hosts national and international touring dance companies as well as student performances throughout the year for the wider community to enjoy.
Our standard opening hours are 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends during term time. Out of term time, opening hours are slightly reduced.
As well as our Higher Education programmes, we deliver and host a wide range of community dance classes and run a Centre for Advanced Training for talented young people. Out of term, we also hold Easter and Summer School courses. The School is an incredibly busy, vibrant and dynamic learning environment where in a busy week over one thousand visitors could use our facilities in one way or another.
