Welcome to NSCD, 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: 40 hours per week. The School has a regular shift pattern operating both morning and afternoon/evening shifts during the week. However, some late evening and weekend cover may be required.
Remuneration: £23,795 (Plus on-call allowance)
Contract: Permanent
The facilities staff are responsible for ensuring that the school’s buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards and that the day-to-day operation of our busy HE/FE dance School and theatre is supported by an efficient and enthusiastic facilities team. The role includes responsibility for the maintenance, safety, security and cleanliness of the site; and ensuring the satisfactory and cost-effective operation of all site services and the availability of our facilities as required by our staff and students.
The school is usually open extended hours and 7 days a week during academic term time and on a more limited basis through the rest of the year, with the facilities team working a shift pattern to cover and support our operation. A rota system is in place for out of hours alarm call outs.
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 should ensure that their conduct is appropriate to the ethos and policies of the school to protect the wellbeing of all employees and students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.
Job Description - Facilities Officer
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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 3046 or Geraldine.mcdowall@nscd.ac.uk
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 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.
