Quality Office Administrator - Northern School of Contemporary Dance Northern School of Contemporary Dance
 

Quality Office Administrator

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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

Black and white portrait of Sharon Watson MBE DL, the CEO and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance


Job details

Hours of work: 0.8 contract. Minimum of 30 hours week

Remuneration: £20,599 actual at 0.8 (£25,749 FTE) (Spine point 18)

Contract: Permanent, Part-time contract

Closing date: Midday, Monday 23 November 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 8 December 2026


What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Quality Office Administrator to join our Quality Office. You will provide essential administrative support across assessment, student records, academic committees, data reporting and quality assurance processes, working with colleagues across the School and our external partners. This is a varied role requiring strong communication skills, confidence using digital systems and the ability to manage competing deadlines accurately. It is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience of higher education quality, compliance and academic administration.

 


Our Core Values

NSCD strives to provide an environment that is open, honest and transparent.

  • We strive to ensure that teamwork and mutual respect are valued within our diverse environment.
  • We aim to support staff to work professionally and effectively to enjoy job satisfaction.
  • We value all staff and their contribution to the School’s vision:

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 & PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Description - Quality Office Administrator

APPLICATION FORM 

NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Application Guidance Notes

Recruitment Privacy Notice

Please note that Northern School of Contemporary Dance is unable to contribute towards travel or accommodation costs incurred by candidates attending interviews, teaching observations or other stages of the recruitment process.


How to apply

Please send a completed application form to jobs@nscd.ac.uk. Please also complete the equal opportunities form online.

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.

About Northern School of Contemporary Dance

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 8 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 NSCD 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.