Director of Learning

The National Theatre is looking for a Director of Learning to join the Learning department.

The National Theatre has at the core of its mission a dedication and commitment to inspiring the next generation of young people, serving local communities, and firing skills for the creative industries and beyond. We believe great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together, and our mission is to make theatre that entertains and inspires, using our creativity, expertise, and unique reach.

The National Theatre’s north star goal is to have a global audience of 30 million engaging with our work by 2035, and for every child in the UK to experience the National Theatre before they leave school.

The Director of Learning will play a central role in the delivery of these plans both as a senior colleague with a cross-organisational perspective, and as the lead of our Learning department delivering our objective to inspire creativity and boost skills.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Comprehensive understanding of the theatre and creative industries, particularly in education and community engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of education and youth policy and the UK’s education system, including experience working with schools, teachers, and young people.
• Experience in working with national and regional policymakers and contributing to advocacy efforts for arts and culture.
• Experience of developing digital programmes or digitally delivered activity in an education context.
• Proven experience of developing long-term strategic plans, with skills to lead, collaborate and implement change.
• An inclusive and collegiate leadership style, with experience overseeing operations, budgets, and resources for a large team or department.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and practices, particularly relating to children and young people.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

Working with us will give you…

• ✓ Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy.
• ✓ 30 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• ✓ Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
• ✓ Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy.
• ✓ Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
• ✓ Enhanced sick pay.
• ✓ Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave.
• ✓ Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA).
• ✓ Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST.
• ✓ Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy.
• ✓ On-site staff canteen and social facilities.
• ✓ On-site occupational health support.
• ✓ In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support.
• ✓ Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active.
• ✓ Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners.
• ✓ Discounted access to National Theatre at Home.
• ✓ Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity.
• ✓ Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank.
• ✓ Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card.

Please note:

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 7 March 2025 at 12 noon.

We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission, and vision.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email or call us on 02074523834.

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