An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director in Residence to join a highly successful department at this major London day school.
The Director in Residence will provide expert support for curricular and co-curricular drama at the Senior School. They will be an inspirational and visionary director, as well as a motivated self-starter able to work well within a team of teachers and a technician, under the leadership of the Director of Drama. They will take responsibility for directing two school productions, including our annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe production.
In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of some Key Stage 3 Drama lessons and they will combine a strong intellectual interest in Drama with an imaginative and flexible approach to classroom teaching and a commitment to developing a true appreciation of the subject in their pupils. They will also be active in facilitating participation in House competitions, organising and attending trips to the theatre and in supporting the creative work of others in the department.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work in an ambitious and congenial Drama Department. It should, therefore, be attractive to a recent graduate (UCS offers full statutory induction) or an experienced theatre director seeking wider experience. A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school will be an additional and important recommendation. We expect all teachers to be Form Tutors.
Job Description Overview:
● To direct a series of productions, with different age groups, over the course of the year
● To deliver some Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) curricular Drama lessons
● To assist with the direction of practical examination performances for GCSE and A level groups
● To deliver workshops in specialist areas to A level pupils studying Drama, and pupils of other ages
● To act as assistant or co-director on productions directed by colleagues
● To contribute to co-curricular workshops for pupils of different ages
● To coach pupils for drama school or other external auditions
● To help to develop links between the Drama Department and the professional theatre industry
● To assist with the administration of the Drama Department, as agreed with the Director of Drama
● To assist with drama-related activities taking place off-site including trips
● To attend departmental meetings
For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to [email protected].
In addition to completing the UCS application form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter as soon as possible. The closing date for this appointment is Thursday 13 March at midday. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during this process.
University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before a formal offer of employment is made. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, referees, and others, to confirm applicants' identities and their
professional records.