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Graduate Drama and Dance Assistant

Graduate Drama and Dance Assistant

Downe House

West Berkshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
1 June 2022

Job overview

As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure.  

We are proud of our large and thriving Drama and Dance Department and this post offers an exciting opportunity for a talented Drama/Dance Graduate with an interest in gaining varied experience in an education setting. Your role will include general administration and assisting with timetabling and rehearsals, technical preparation and presentation of productions, advising and supporting the girls and involvement with a wide range of Drama and Dance events and trips. 

You will also work as a Pastoral Tutor in one of our boarding houses and have the opportunity of getting fully involved in boarding life. In return we offer an excellent working environment, a pleasant one bedroom flat (inclusive of all bills), meals on duty, professional development opportunities and a salary of circa £16,000. 

This post is offered on a fixed term contract from September 2022 – July 2024. A one-year contract may also be considered.

For employment enquiries, please call the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 1 June 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references. Downe House is an equal opportunities employer.

About Downe House

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  • Downe House
  • Cold Ash, Thatcham
  • Berkshire
  • RG18 9JJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1635 200286

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Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term. 

Headteacher

Emma McKendrick

Values and Vision

Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development. 

Ofsted report

“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”

View Downe House’s latest ISI report

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