Performing Arts Graduate Assistant

Role:  Performing Arts Graduate Assistant

Pay Range: WSCC Grade 4 Points 5 to 6

Actual Salary: £16,453 including fringe allowance

Hours of Work and Salary:  37 hours per week term time + INSET 

Normal hours to be Mon to Fri  8.15 am to 4.15  pm (3.45 pm  on Friday). However, this post requires flexibility in the agreed working pattern and is likely to require evening and weekend work from time to time for which time in lieu will be arranged 

Contract Type: One year fixed term in the first instance

Required:  as soon as possible

Closes: 9am Monday 2nd September 2019

Interview Date: Week beginning 9th September 2019

We reserve the right to close this post early on application by a suitable candidate

At Holy Trinity our mission is to be a centre of excellence for learning inspired by Christian values where young people fulfil their potential.

We have recently set up a Performing Arts Academy, which will run a full set of Performing Arts courses for 16-18 year olds in Musical Theatre, Music, Acting, Dance and Technical Theatre Production. We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate in a performing arts subject (either Performing Arts or one of the disciplines within this field) to support the Academy. The Academy is well-resourced with two dedicated drama spaces and accompanying ancillary accommodation, a specialist dance studio, two specialist music classrooms with seven practice spaces and a full working Music Studio. All accommodation is well resourced with 32 iMac computers running Logic Pro X together with video editing and lighting software.

This role would be perfect for an aspiring performer, looking to build their Performing Arts sector work and contacts or for someone considering a role in education in the future.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements as set out in the Person Specification which accompanies the Job Description. Presentation of the Application Form and covering letter will form part of the selection process as will practical testing and interviews on the day. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on the date indicated.

Application forms and details about the post are attached/ on the website. More information about the post and our school is also available on the website. All enquiries and completed application forms with covering letter / statement should be sent to HR by the closing date or earlier.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.