Notre Dame School has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and enthusiastic Drama Facilitator to support teaching and learning in the Senior School Drama department.
The Drama department’s facilities include a fully equipped, West End quality theatre seating over 350.
THE ROLE
Our Drama Facilitators faciliate, provide and supervise all aspects of theatre rehearsals and productions.
A successful candidate will have considerable experience of single-handedly organizing and leading groups for young people, facilitating workshops and rehearsal sessions involving improvisation, role-play, storytelling and drama games, as well as experience of directing plays for performance.
Our Drama Facilitators will have the skill to plan and deliver sessions with significant responsibility for large-scale productions. They must also be able to work cooperatively with students and colleagues to support the wider delivery extra-curricular Drama. Annual events include the annual School Musical in November, The Lower School Play (KS3) in June/July and the Drama Festival in May.
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will be a Facilitator or a Director, ideally with experience of working as a theatre or performing arts within the 11-18 age range or a school environment.
A good knowledge of current health and safety regulations with regard to a theatre environment is essential.
Experience of supervising and training students in the use of lighting and sound systems associated to their academic and co-curricular activities is also desirable.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Considerable experience working as a drama facilitator and leading workshops, preferably within youth theatre/live performance industry or in an education capacity.
• Ability to lead the drama sessions, inspiring confidence, self-discovery and encouraging challenge and creativity.
• Passionate about drama and working with young people from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to respecting diversity in all its forms.
Hours: Part time, 7.5 hours per week, (Term time only)
Three after school rehearsals a week, between 16:00 and 18:30, with occasional weekend rehearsals on a Sunday, prior to the performance of major productions, on a timesheet basis (up to 6 per year)
Start date: April 2023
Notre Dame School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. In accordance with KCSIE requirements we will contact referees and obtain references prior to interview.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, if a suitable candidate presents themself.
