Drama Assistant
James Allen's Girls' School
Southwark
- £15,900 - £18,200 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2022
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2022
Job overview
Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Actual Salary: £15,900 - £18,200 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Drama department as a Drama Assistant. The post holder will co-direct at least three productions during the course of the year and support a range of drama class work, as well as playing a full part in co-curricular life.
The ideal candidate will be an aspiring Director or Drama Teacher who wishes to gain hands-on directing and technical theatre experience, and develop and support new initiatives within our vibrant and innovative department. They will be a recent Drama graduate or post-graduate, or have experience working in youth theatre.
It is desirable for the post holder to demonstrate skills or a knowledge of technical 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. 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 https://www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies/ to download a JAGS Support Staff Application Form, candidate pack and full job description. For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE. Letters and CVs only will not be accepted.
Closing date: 11 October 2022
Interviews: 14 October 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 check will be required for the successful candidate.
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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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