Lead Practitioner - Singing and Music

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

We are currently seeking a versatile and creative individual to take on the Lead Practitioner role in our Singing and Music department. As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in the development of the syllabus for Music and Singing skills; prepare and deliver Music and Singing classes to the Acting and Musical Theatre students, contribute to module development as well as managing the Associate Tutors (Singing and Music) and freelance Singing and Music specialists.

The successful candidate will inspire, teach and support the next generation of actors and creatives. They will have demonstrable experience in a relevant pedagogical and/or industry context and have an ability to create and maintain an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 6 June 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 16 June 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under-represented groups. We are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.