Deputy Artistic Director - Education

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is seeking a skillful and driven leader to join us as Deputy Artistic Director - Education. This is a pivotal role within the Education and Participation department, designed to uphold and advance the RAD's mission: to deliver exceptional, inclusive dance education that elevates the art form globally.

Reporting to the Artistic Director, you will provide critical leadership in overseeing the Faculty of Education. You will be a key architect in the future of dance teacher training, ensuring our programs remain world-class, inclusive, and aligned with our Royal Charter.

• Strategic Leadership: Support the Artistic Director in developing and implementing the RAD's overarching artistic vision and strategic direction.
• Faculty Oversight: Lead the Faculty of Education, ensuring operational effectiveness and academic excellence across all teacher training initiatives.
• Innovation in Education: Drive the development of dance teacher education, new syllabi, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs.
• Collaborative Impact: Work closely with the Deputy Artistic Director (Participation) and regional managers to foster a global dance community and share best practices.
• Representation: Act as a high-level ambassador for the RAD, deputising for the Artistic Director and representing the Academy's interests to external stakeholders and partners.

You are an established leader in the dance or arts education sector with a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of educators. You should possess:

• A proven track record in higher education leadership.
• A sophisticated understanding of syllabus development and the evolving needs of dance teachers globally.
• The ability to balance artistic intuition with strategic and operational management.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to inspire staff, students, and the wider international dance community.
• A passionate commitment to Inclusion and Diversity, ensuring dance education is accessible to all, including SEND participants.

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site, and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling. For this role, engagement matters and it is for you to shape the best way to achieve that.

We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform - including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

Due to the nature of the RAD's work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.

No agencies please.

Interviews will be held w/c 16th February 2026 at our HQ in Battersea, London.