Co-curricular Drama Lead in Chester-le-Street

Millfield School is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Co-curricular Drama Lead to join its Dance and Drama Department. Working closely with the Director of Dance and Drama, you will deliver and develop a high-quality co-curricular drama programme that supports both academic and enrichment provision and inspires students of all abilities.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the co-curricular drama programme, including planning and delivering skills sessions and clubs, monitoring student engagement, and leading rehearsals and meetings. A central part of the role is directing, producing or co-directing school productions in line with the department's schedule, including Senior and Junior Plays, the Senior Musical, showcase events, National Theatre Connections and small cast productions. You will also provide rehearsal support, coaching and audition preparation, including guidance for drama school, university and youth theatre applications.

The role includes organising and supporting departmental performance events, promoting the drama programme through marketing and social media, and contributing to the department's internal and external profile. You will support GCSE and A-level Drama rehearsals and performance work, assist with drama-based Shakespeare teaching in Year 9, and offer one-to-one intervention where required. You will also act as Course Lead or Co-Course Lead for Drama Holiday Courses delivered through Millfield Enterprises, involving up to two weeks' work outside term time.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the co-curricular drama programme, including planning and delivering skills sessions and clubs, monitoring student engagement, and leading rehearsals and meetings.
• Direct, produce or co-direct school productions in line with the department's schedule (Senior and Junior Plays, Senior Musical, showcase events, National Theatre Connections, and small cast productions).
• Provide rehearsal support, coaching and audition preparation, including guidance for drama school, university and youth theatre applications.
• Organise and support departmental performance events and promote the drama programme through marketing and social media.
• Contribute to the department's internal and external profile.
• Support GCSE and A-level Drama rehearsals and performance work; assist with drama-based Shakespeare teaching in Year 9; and offer one-to-one intervention where required.
• Act as Course Lead or Co-Course Lead for Drama Holiday Courses delivered through Millfield Enterprises (up to two weeks outside term time).

• Experience working with young people and a background in theatre and/or directing.
• Undergraduate degree in Drama and Theatre, or equivalent professional experience, is essential.
• Teaching or drama coaching experience is desirable.

This is a permanent post working 39 hours per week during term time plus four weeks outside term time. Working hours are 8.30am–6.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8.30am–1.30pm on Wednesday, with some evening and weekend work required.

The salary is £33,749.92 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay), with a generous benefits package.

Join us in nurturing the artistic talents of our students and contributing to the vibrant cultural life of our school community. Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Be kind, be individual, be brilliant.

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