Graduate Drama Assistant

GRADUATE DRAMA ASSISTANT

Full time, working 40 hours per week, term time plus INSET

One Year Fixed Term Contract

Actual starting salary £19,152 - £21,139  

Required from September 2023

We require an enthusiastic and talented graduate who is looking for experience of working in an independent school. This exciting post is likely to appeal to a drama and theatre graduate (from a university or drama school) or an aspiring teacher.

The role is flexible and able to respond to the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. This may involve providing support to the directors of school shows and stage management, supporting academic teaching and helping prepare pupils prepare performances through additional rehearsals.

The School prides itself on the vibrancy of its co-curricular Drama and stages numerous largescale productions across the year which are superbly resourced and of the highest calibre. Regular scratch performances and showings of devised work undertaken outside the curriculum are a particular strength. We welcome candidates with a passion for collaborating with young practitioners to create theatre that is both immersive and thought-provoking. 

We can offer:

·        A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

·        The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

·        A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

·        Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application: 

·        Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

·        To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

·        The vacancy closes on Friday 9th June at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

·        Interview date: Friday 16th June.

·        If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk  or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ