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Drama Assistant

Drama Assistant

James Allen's Girls' School

Southwark

  • £21,000 - £24,000 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
or £13.21 - £15.11 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 June 2022

Job overview

Permanent, Full Time & Term-time Only (TTO)

Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience / 

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Drama Teacher or Director who wishes to gain hands-on drama teaching and directing experience and develop, and support new initiatives within our vibrant and innovative drama department. The Drama assistant will play a full part in the co-curricular life of Drama at JAGS. The post-holder will direct at least three productions during the year and support a range of drama class work. It is desirable for the post holder to have skills in dance and a knowledge of technical theatre.

We expect candidates for the post to be recent Drama graduates or post-graduates or to have had experience working in youth theatre. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement for the post holder to work extended hours as and when needed as part of the role. This will include some weekends and evenings and the arrangement of hours will take place with the Director of Drama. Time off in lieu will be allocated as appropriate.

We offer:

  • A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and free lunches An opportunity to join one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the country. Generous Pension scheme Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery Cycle to work scheme

Please visit our website to download a JAGS Support Staff Application Form, candidate pack and full job description. For further information please contact via the button below or James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE. Letters and CVs only will not be accepted.

Closing date: 30 June 2022

Interviews: 4 July 2022

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in our school community. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do and JAGS expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

Reg charity No 1124853

About James Allen's Girls' School

JAGS has been inspiring and educating pupils for over 270 years. We're the oldest girls' independent school in London. While we are proud of our history – it's made us who we are – we are very much a school of the present and the future. We celebrate the best of the old while embracing the latest innovations and technology.


Alex Hutchinson (Headmistress):

“The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special”


Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.


We also offer:

  • A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and free lunches
  • An opportunity to join one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the country.
  • Generous Pension scheme
  • Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
  • Cycle to work scheme


Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.

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Applications closed