Head of Drama & LAMDA Coach

Job Title: Head of Drama & LAMDA Coach

Location: Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School

Contract Type: Full or part-time, permanent 

Salary: Competitive, in line with skills & experience 

Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School is situated in a spectacular rural location in the Lune Valley, an ideal place for living out the ethos of allowing children to be children. We strive to realise the potential in all of our pupils, from the classroom to the stage, or to the sports pitch.

We now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as Head of Drama & LAMDA Coach. This post will be ideally suited to an experienced LAMDA coach or drama teacher, equally able to manage large group teaching of curriculum drama as well as more focused LAMDA coaching.

Drama plays an important part in our curriculum, with every child from Year 3 to 8 taught the subject as part of our Performing Arts provision. There are productions every year, ranging from the Nativity to the Summer Musical, that provide the opportunity for every child in the School to take part.

The Head of Drama teaches all drama lessons and is responsible for devising the schemes of work, liaising with the Head of Music for the production of musicals and playing a full part in their rehearsal and direction. The number of curriculum drama lessons varies according to the pupil roll but typically equates to around 0.5 FTE. 

Although curriculum lessons ultimately take priority over LAMDA, the time remaining may be utilised as LAMDA coach. This ‘extra’ is very popular amongst Prep School children of all ages and we traditionally produce excellent results. The successful candidate will undertake all aspects of the role, from promotion, to administration (including weekly timetables and exam arrangements), coaching and the organisation of informal recitals. 

How to Apply:

For further information on the vacancy, please download the 'Applicant Info Pack', or visit the School Vacancies Page.

If you are interested in being a part of our team, please complete the Sedbergh School teaching application form in full. A copy of the application form may be downloaded from this advert, or from the School Vacancies Page.

Completed application forms should be returned to: hradmin@sedberghschool.org.

The closing date for applications will be 5.00pm on Tuesday 8th February 2022.

School-based interviews are planned to take place from Monday 28th February onwards.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date, including first round interviews via Zoom. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.