Director of Theatre
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding director and leader to play a pivotal role building and delivering an ambitious and creative vision for artistic excellence at Uppingham Theatre.
As Director of Theatre, you will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of co-curricular Drama at Uppingham, working closely with the Head of Academic Drama to manage the delivery of Drama within the School’s taught curriculum and teaching a reduced timetable.
You will also oversee the theatrical programme at Uppingham Theatre as well as the running of the facilities; ensuring the theatre’s strong culture of participation and enjoyment continues, and students can express themselves onstage and behind the scenes, be it as performers, lighting and sound engineers, stage managers, directors or playwrights.
Theatre and Drama flourish at Uppingham. The Uppingham Theatre is a well-established, fully equipped 300-seat theatre which regularly stages School productions ranging from big musicals to classic productions and house plays. The theatre is at the heart of a vibrant professional arts programme and as such plays a significant role in the cultural life of both the School and the wider community.
You will need to be an individual of considerable creativity, energy and dedication, with significant experience of directing both large and small scale productions, knowledge of the theatre in all its aspects, as well as a proven track record of success in leadership.
If you are a dynamic leader who is able to shape and develop a vision for Theatre and Drama at Uppingham School so that it can continue to be a centre of excellence we would be delighted to hear from you.
In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer, such as:
- 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount for children of staff (, subject to change at any time)
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice.
- Occupational Health Services to support staff who have health/medical issues
- Free annual ‘flu jabs
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 20 February 2023, 9.00am.
Interviews: Monday 27 February 2023.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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