Salary: £17,672.72 per annum, plus benefits and accommodationHours: Full timeContract: PermanentLocation: UppinghamUppingham School is a co educational full boarding school for 840 pupils aged 1118. We are ambitious and aim to be the School of first choice in the UK, offering a holistic, forward thinking education.This role will appeal to a drama or theatre graduate keen to develop skills in directing, theatre production and design. This full time, permanent position is ideal for those pursuing a career in theatre or performing arts education and offers mentoring, high quality facilities, and accommodation throughout the year.Theatre and Drama thrive at Uppingham. Pupils engage fully both onstage and behind the scenes. Productions range from major musicals to classic plays and innovative smaller scale projects. Facilities include a 300 seat proscenium arch theatre, the versatile Williams Studio, three full time technicians and a contemporary workshop that supports professional quality productions.Job PurposeThe Theatre Graduate Assistant supports co curricular, curriculum and practical theatre work, assisting with all aspects of drama and theatre. They will also serve as a tutor in one of the Schools boarding houses.Key ResponsibilitiesTheatre & Drama SupportProvide administrative support to the Theatre DepartmentAssist in School productionsRun the weekly Lower School Drama SocietyDirect the Lower School ProductionSupport Sixth Form with their annual playAssist with Front of House coordinationHelp manage costume, props and makeupSupport LAMDA and Mountview examinationsAssist with marketing and external events programmeOrganise theatre tripsSupport GCSE Drama and A Level Theatre Studies practical workSupervise private study and evening rehearsalsProvide department cover and assist teaching Lower School dramaSupport theatre/drama outreach and scholars workshopsTutoring ResponsibilitiesWeekly one to one tutorialsOne weekly duty evening in the boarding houseComplete administrative recordsAttend tutor meetings and house lunchesSupport trips, house events and Speech DayCommunicate with parents when requiredGeneral ResponsibilitiesUphold the staff code of conductMeet safeguarding and EDI responsibilitiesSupport School marketing and communications when requiredFollow all health and safety protocolsQualifications, Skills & Personal QualitiesSkills & ExperienceExperience with HMC/GSA school values (desirable)Directing or co directing productionsExperience with secondary aged pupils (desirable)Understanding of backstage/technical theatreGood IT skillsQualificationsHonours degree in performing arts (essential)Personal QualitiesStrong communication skillsConfident classroom presenceTeam focused and supportiveFlexible, solution focused and organisedPositive outlook and sense of humourBenefitsUppingham School holidays (with limited work in key periods; no term-time holiday)50% contribution to private health schemeFree Westfield HealthcareFree Sports Centre membership (£25 joining fee)Free staff lunches in term timeSchool fee discount for staff childrenRetail, gym, supermarket and leisure discountsCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational HealthFree annual flu jabDisability Confident and Mindful EmployerNursery and local coffee shop discountsComplimentary tickets to School performancesSafeguardingThe post holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of children and comply with all safeguarding policies, reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Headmaster.You may have experience in the following: Theatre Graduate, Drama Graduate, Theatre Assistant, Drama Assistant, Assistant Director, Theatre Technician, Performing Arts Graduate, Performing Arts Assistant, Drama Workshop Leader, Theatre Production Assistant, Lighting & Sound Assistant, Stage Management Assistant, Assistant Stage Manager, Front of House Assistant, Drama Mentor, etc.REF-226 941JBRP1_UKTJ
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Theatre Graduate Assistant