Theatre Production Co-ordinator
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2019
Job overview
As a member of the Drama department, the Theatre Production Co-ordinator’s principle role is to support the provision of Theatre within the school by organising and managing key aspects of the Sevenoaks School Theatre Company’s artistic programme. Key duties will include:
Creative Production & Co-ordination
- Working closely with the Director of Drama the TPC will organise and support production elements for the main annual productions (usually four per year), exam assessments, outreach tour/workshops and scratch events.
- Facilitate communication between relevant production areas: directorial, costume, technical, set design and venue.
- To source (make, purchase and/or commission) and manage the props for the main productions.
SSTC Company Stage Manager
- As a member of the Drama Department, the TPC will act as the Stage Manager principally during each ‘production fortnight’ throughout the year, and as such support and coordinate each venture in the build-up accordingly. The TPC will be expected to work on each of the main production’s final, technical and dress rehearsals, as well as the performance run as the Stage Manager. This will involve evenings and some weekends.
- The TPC will mentor, coordinate and lead student stage management and back stage teams where required. The TPC will be responsible for each show’s props table and pre-show set up and checks.
Administration and Publicity
- To deal with administration for productions including entering details into School systems.
- To organise marketing and publicity for internal and external audiences. This will involve the support of design/proofing, responsibility for the production and distribution of posters, flyers, trailers, e-flyers, production programs, and other promotional material.
- To manage bookings and liaising with the Box Office accordingly.
- To book catering and bar staff as appropriate.
- Where necessary, to provide some administrative support to the members of the department who coordinate outreach and the Trinity/LAMDA program.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role along with excellent communication skills and outstanding time management and organisation skills. You will be:
- Hard working and able to work under pressure
- Reliable, enthusiastic and able to work unsupervised
- Good humoured with the desire to achieve the highest standards
- Positive attitude towards flexibility
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements
- Able to multitask and work to deadlines
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Energetic and creative
- Passionate about the welfare of children
- Able to lead and engage young learners and command respect from students
The role is for 40 hours per week, term-time only with some flexibility required around key production times.
For full details and how to apply please see the full job description.
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About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
Sevenoaks is the top large-cohort IB school in the UK and among the top five globally. In recent years it has been the second highest achieving large-cohort IB school in the world. Sevenoaks is also the top fully co-ed all-IB boarding school in the UK, according to Best Schools (Education Advisers Ltd). The Sunday Times named Sevenoaks School Co-educational Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2023.
The school is one of the largest employers in the local area, employing staff in a wide variety of roles, and aiming to be an employer of choice for top staff from around the world. We offer our staff a competitive range of benefits and are in the process of developing a range of progressive employment policies and opportunities for personal and professional development. All Sevenoaks staff are encouraged to enjoy facilities such as our sports centre and pool, attend performances at our performing arts centre, and get involved in service activities within the local community. We strive to promote the positive mental and physical health of all staff, and are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the very heart of our culture and community. We believe every member of the school community should feel welcomed, included and valued.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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