Graduate Drama Assistant

This exciting role will require you to support the Head of Drama with teaching (our students follow the Eduqas specification at GCSE and Edexcel at A level) and the department’s co-curricular programme. You will provide administrative support for the Drama department and model scholarship in Drama, all the while challenging, supporting and inspiring our pupils.

This position is part-time, ideally equating to 2 to 3 days per week (availability to be agreed), term time only, Mondays to Fridays. The expected daily working hours will be between 8:15am and 4:30pm. To support this busy, thriving department, at certain times of the year additional hours will be required before and after school and occasionally during weekend/holiday periods, to attend rehearsals, performances, theatre trips, etc. Performance dates are published at the start of each term.

This position is offered on a fixed term contract for the academic year 2024/25. This position is subject to annual review and we expect it to be extended.

Applicants will have extensive experience of performing in a range of productions from a wide range of genres, possibly including dance and music. They will have experience of directing theatre productions and, ideally, experience of working with young people either in a teaching capacity, rehearsals or workshops. At Harrodian, we aim to develop curious and independent individuals and encourage students to pursue the subject on both a creative and intellectual level. The Department seeks to promote Drama outside of the classroom: the postholder will be encouraged to organise theatre trips, visits and productions.

The successful candidate will:

• demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, as part of a team and maintain an excellent sense of humour
• have good personal presentation skills and be able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally
• demonstrate the ability to establish rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues
• be willing to take on new challenges
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and be able to work into the evenings and at weekends for rehearsals and performances
• have a willingness and an enthusiasm to engage in the whole life of the school.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including:

• Free lunches during term-time
• Free parking (on a first come first served basis)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• Free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities

For further information about the role and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 at 9am.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews may be held ahead of the closing date. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Interview date: To be confirmed. As part of the interview process, all candidates will be required to teach an academic lesson. Preparation work in advance of the class lesson will be required and details will be provided prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

Safeguarding and employment checks: Harrodian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, checks with any applicable Overseas Criminal Records body, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Please read our Safer Recruiting Policy and Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy by selecting from our list of policies HERE.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The Enhanced DBS check will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from HR. References will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.