Director in Residence
Emanuel School
Wandsworth
- £29,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2023
Job overview
We are seeking a talented Theatre Director in Residence to contribute to and support the productions output for the Drama Department at Emanuel School.
You will assist the Department in creating the show schedule for the year ahead, allocating roles, directing productions, and overseeing these productions throughout the year. You will also help prepare pupils for GCSE and A level exams.
The Drama Department focuses much attention on the creation of ambitious public performances, and we are fortunate to have a variety of performance spaces around the school as well as a dedicated technical team.
We envisage that this role will be a key leadership role in shaping the co-curricular provision for the Drama Department. It is vital that the appointed person has a keen interest in establishing new and exciting projects at the school and we are particularly interested in candidates who have clear ideas for adding to our provision.
The successful candidate will possess excellent knowledge of drama and drama education, as well as experience of developing and directing productions and a demonstrable basic knowledge of technical theatre (e.g., lighting, sound etc.).
If you are an excellent and enthusiastic role model, who wants to inspire and pass on your theatre skills and expertise to the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
Working at Emanuel
There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.
Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.
We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th April 2023.
Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About Emanuel School
“The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils.”
ISI Inspection Report April 2023
Welcome to Emanuel. We are a fully co-ed school of over 1000 pupils, aged 10-18, with over 200 teaching and support staff colleagues.
We are an ambitious community. This summer, 87% of grades at GCSE were awarded 9-7, which is a lift of 37% across recent years. Our A Level A*-A percentage is 53%. This is 20% higher than in 2018 and the school is now recognised as one of the best for academic outcomes in the country. The recent ISI Inspection report noted that: “Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes.”
We are committed to developing all our major sports and value pupil participation as well as team and individual achievement. The school’s critical build plan will see a significant investment in our on and off-site sports facilities across the next 3-4 years. The same site plan will support the outstanding creative and performing arts teaching at the school, as the school’s plans for a large specialist science teaching block will also allow us to improve our facilities for music and drama, both areas of traditional strength. We were delighted that these areas were recognised in last year’s Independent School of the Year Awards when we won the award for our performing arts.
Beyond the classroom, we have a thriving partnerships programme, helping to develop our pupils at all ages as they participate in this work, and benefiting the local community, with over 1000 primary school children coming to use our site and work with our pupils each month. In 2021 we won the Independent School of the Year Award for our community outreach work.
At the heart of our school is a positive and welcoming culture. We are fortunate to have a committed and talented group of colleagues, people who recognise the importance of everyone at the school having a varied working life, a sense of personal growth and shared enjoyment. We wish you the best of luck with your application.
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