Graduate Assistant Director (Resident role)

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Cheltenham College


Job Summary

A resident role with a one-bed flat: 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 and the production of a wide variety of performances.

Job Description

Fixed Term (Sept 25-Aug 26)

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly motivated and dedicated body of students and staff in an environment in which Drama is recognised and celebrated as both an important academic subject and as a hugely valuable cultural experience.

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.

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

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven commitment to working with young people to produce outstanding Drama
  • Experience of working in theatre [amateur or professional] as a director, producer, performer or technician
  • Degree in Drama/Theatre Studies or equivalent level of achievement in a related subject.
  • Genuine passion for the Arts and an ability to inspire passion in others.
  • Willingness to be flexible about working hours and regularly working weekends and evenings.

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience of light rigging and design and an ability to programme a 12-channel lighting board
  • Ability to both design and construct theatre sets
  • Experience of Theatre production including budgeting, marketing and organization of rehearsals
  • Experience of working/teaching in a school.
  • Experience of teaching or studying LAMDA exams
  • Experience of running workshops for pupils of all ages
  • Understanding of the processes involved in applying to Drama school

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Graduate Assistant Director (Resident role)
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Thu, 29 May 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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