Leader of co-curricular Drama

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated  Leader of Co-curricular Drama. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and hard-working with a high level of emotional intelligence. He/she will have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with our pupils. A passion for drama is a must!

He/she will have a strong commitment to the College’s mission and identity as set out in the College Mission Statement, and they are also likely to demonstrate all of the following:

Be an outstanding drama practitioner, with the ability to lead the co-curricular area of Drama to the required level.

Be a hard-working person with drive and determination.

Be an effective team member.

Be able meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Have an interest in theatre, music and dance.

Experience of directing musicals and plays, working on musical theatre and LAMDA teaching would be desirable.

The Drama Department is a growing department that forms a busy and exciting area of school. Our GCSE and A Level and examination results are consistently strong. Students of the department go on to study in a wide variety of fields within theatre, production, film & television, journalism, media, law and education. Recent ex-students have trained at RADA, Central, ALRA, Drama Studio London and the Drama Centre, with many going on to forge successful careers with companies including the RSC. Many pupils also join the National Youth Theatre and the successful candidate is likely to coach pupils for auditions.

The following courses are offered: AQA GCSE Drama, AQA A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies. Whether studied as a subject in its own right, or used as a learning medium across and outside the curriculum, drama makes an important contribution to the spiritual and intellectual progress of pupils at the college.

This is a part-time position within a busy boarding school and lessons are timetabled over six days, Monday to Saturday. Wednesday teaching finishes at lunchtime and Saturday classes run until 11am. 

Since this role will be focussed on the co-curricular, rehearsals will mostly run after-school and on a Wednesday afternoon and during the run up to a show over weekends. 

For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18th May 2021. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th May 2021.

Stonyhurst is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Stonyhurst is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check