Finance Assistant

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.

Knowing the pivotal role our students play in the ecology of dance, we understand that the studio is an incubation space for their growth and creative evolution. Our students, characterised by their expressive individuality, engage with dance intelligently and sensitively. They possess the ability to think independently, placing immense value on original thought and diversity.

Sharon Watson MBE DL
CEO and Principal

Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), 2.5 days per week. Working pattern to be agreed

Interviews: Tuesday 17 March 2026

The Finance Assistant provides day-to-day transactional and administrative finance support, ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, and compliant. The role supports the effective operation of the finance function in a small specialist higher education establishment.

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.

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 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.

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Northern School of Contemporary Dance
98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH