Graduate Assistant Director

Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Drama the postholder will help to facilitate the day-to-day running of the programme and the production of a wide variety of performances.

A key area of responsibility will be assisting with the LAMDA lesson programme, with the successful candidate teaching some one-to-one lessons, organizing LAMDA showcases and liaising with the LAMDA Administration Assistant.

There is an expectation that the postholder would be a Resident Tutor in one of College’s boarding houses and would be expected to undertake evening duties and responsibilities to assist with the smooth running and pastoral care of the pupils.

In order to thrive in this role, candidates should:

• Be able to convey a commitment to working with young people to produce outstanding Drama.
• Have experience of working in theatre [amateur or professional] as a director, producer, performer or technician.
• Have/or soon to have a degree in Drama/Theatre Studies or equivalent level of achievement in a related subject.
• Be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for the Arts and an ability to inspire passion in others.
• Be flexible about working hours and regularly working weekends and evenings.

A full list of duties can be found in the job description

Terms and Conditions / Benefits:

• 0.71 FTE role as the role is full time for 33 weeks per annum (Term Time only)
• Salary: (based £14.88 per hour) is £20,636.57 per annum pro-rata, based on a full-time / full-year salary of £29,016.00 per annum)
• 3-point Responsibility Allowance to be paid for being a resident with boarding duties (£1,860 per annum)
• 37.5 hour per week, as tasked by the Director of Drama; in addition, boarding duties, as agreed with the Houseparent.
• On-site accommodation provided (year-round), all utilities inclusive apart from Council Tax. A taxable benefit in kind will arise on the value of utilities. Council tax will be payable as assessed by the local council.
• All meals during the term can be taken at College.
• Use of College sport facilities (at staff allocated times)
• Subsidised health scheme membership (Benenden)
• Pension Scheme.
• Discounts for College staff with local businesses and retailers.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 29 May 2025 with interviews planned to take place in week commencing 2 June 2025

Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.