Drama – Graduate in Residence
Radley College
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2023
Job overview
September 2023
Radley College are seeking an outstanding graduate for a residence in the drama department. The successful candidate will recognise the importance of a creative curriculum in secondary education, and be visionary, motivated and highly organised.
The successful candidate will be a key figure in drama and performance activities across the boarding school. The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a drama graduate to gain significant experience in a professional standard theatre ahead of a career in acting, directing, teaching or the theatre industry.
The primary responsibility is to support the Drama programme in the day-to-day life of the department, as well as other performance and drama partnership activities. The Graduate will be expected to be a self-starter and build on the existing co-curricular programme to reflect the demands of a performance career in today’s entertainment industry.
Being a full-time boarding school there is also plenty of opportunity for the willing candidate to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the College.
In addition to a salary and an excellent working environment, the College will seek to provide accommodation. Meals during term time are free. More information on the role can be found at https://www.radley.org.uk/about-radley/employment/teaching-vacancies.
Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Friday 14 April.
Radley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Radley College
Radley College is an independent school based in Oxfordshire for boys aged 13-18. It is a Church of England school.
Warden
John Moule
Values and vision
Radley College has several strategic priorities. Firstly, it seeks to foster a sense of intellectual curiosity amongst its students. The school intends to develop this through its curriculum, exchanges, trips, academic partnerships, online learning, language teaching, societies, and invited speakers.
The school’s highest priority remains its provision of effective pastoral care. It aims to, underpinned by its Christian ethos, strive to develop values, confidence, and resilience in students which will strengthen and prepare them for future challenges they face. In addition, the school aims to accomplish the goal of preparing students for later life through its provision of careers advice, university preparation, curriculum innovation, and effective links with its former pupils. At the school there is also a keenness to embrace technology when it comes to teaching.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“Throughout the school, including the sixth form, the quality of pupils’ achievements and learning is exceptional, reflecting the challenging and stimulating curriculum, the excellent provision for pupils needing learning support, outstanding opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities, and the excellent quality of teaching. In particular, pupils think independently, develop high quality literacy and numeracy skills, and show considerable creative imagination and technique.”
View Radley College’s latest ISI report
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