9 March 2021 13:53

Examiner Recruitment for NZ and Australian residents

The Royal Academy of Dance is looking to recruit examiners to service its worldwide market. This recruitment campaign is open to New Zealand and Australian residents only.

If you would like to be an RAD Examiner you will need to be a well presented professional who is discreet and impartial.  You should have an in-depth knowledge of the Academy's work with the potential to understand, demonstrate and apply the RAD examination marking criteria and definitions as stated in the Specifications.

You will hold a qualifications at Level 4 or higher in dance or dance education with a substantial ballet component.

You need to be competent in written English and fluent in spoken English, with excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and use judgement and initiative in challenging situations.  You will also need to have proficient IT skills including email and word processing, and be willing to learn how to examine using the RAD's iPad-based marking app.

Examining can be demanding physically and mentally, but is also extremely rewarding, and provides opportunities for travel nationally and internationally.

To apply for this role please download the application pack below, which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Guidelines and will provide you with additional information regarding the application process and role itself.

We actively encourage applications from Maori and people with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please send your video application and completed application form to Lillian Doleman via examinerrecruitment@rad.org.uk by close of business on Monday 19 April 2021.

Successful applicants will be notified the week of May 3rd and be invited to attend an in-person audition in Sydney from June 2021*.

Applicants successful at the audition stage will be invited to attend a new examiner training programme scheduled to take place in Sydney in April/May 2022*.

*Please be aware audition and training dates may be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.