Actor in Residence - Repton, United Kingdom - Repton School

Repton School

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Repton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

This is a full-time, term-time (34 weeks per year) appointment to include INSET days, suitable for newly qualified graduates.

The duties and responsibilities of a member of Common Room are not limited to those set out in this document.

A member of Common Room may also be assigned specific additional duties and responsibilities by the Headmaster.

Main Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role requires the flexibility to undertake any reasonable task assigned by the Director of Drama.

Specific areas of responsibility are likely to include:

As an Actor in Residence:

To support the Theatre department, teaching staff and pupils at the school.
Inspire and enthuse pupils in drama and the performing arts.
Supervision and support of practical GCSE Drama and A Level Theatre Studies lessons when required including technical and design students
Supervision and support of pupil intervention, in the classroom and in coursework clinic sessions
Administrative support to the Theatre Department
Assist the Director of Drama in main School productions, including planning for rehearsals, directing and choreography where required
Run and facilitate a weekly Lower School Drama Society (years 911)
Assist with Front of House management at Theatre events
Assist with the management of costume, props and makeup during main school productions
Support the Director of Drama with box office and ticketing
Assist the Director of Drama with marketing and promotion via social media platforms
Organisation of theatre trips
Some timetabled teaching of Life Skills (PSE) and supervision of private study periods if required
Covering lessons as required
Assisting with Prep Schools theatrical production events
Creating and maintaining displays in the theatre spaces
Support the Director of Drama with LAMDA provision and examination
Lead on the Arts Award programmes.

As a Tutor in a House

Support a Housemaster or Housemistress in the boarding house
Attending meals on a regular basis
Regularly taking an evening's duty each week in a House; undertaking the supervision and care of pupils in boarding accommodation at unsocial hours (i.e. evenings and weekends)
Attending/supervising functions which may be organised from time to time for

particular year groups and/or their parents

Assuming responsibility for a number of tutees in the School and monitoring and managing their academic progress

Encouraging and supporting each tutee's extra-curricular schedule

Qualifications/Experience

A degreelevel qualification in drama, theatre or the performing arts
Could also include qualifications or experience performing, directing or choreographing in professional theatre
Ability to demonstrate strong acting skills in a range of theatrical styles
Ability to teach a wide variety of performance techniques to a high level, including drama and dance.

Knowledge

Understanding of effective pastoral care and cocurricular provision in a busy boarding school

About The Company
Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England.

The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities.

The School's 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas 'branches'.

Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September.

The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the