At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students in acting, singing, and performance through engaging musical theatre lessons.
- Company: Join a vibrant Drama Department at Forest School with a passion for the arts.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous CPD budget, free lunches, and 20% fee remission for your children.
- Other info: Be part of a thriving community with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' creative journeys in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching diverse musical theatre styles and fostering student confidence.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Forest has a thriving Drama Department with a vibrant and ambitious programme of musical theatre and performance. Musical theatre plays a significant role in the creative and co-curricular life of the school. Students receive weekly solo and group Musical Theatre lessons of varying lengths.
The Visiting Teacher of Musical Theatre will teach pupils across the age range of the school, delivering engaging and challenging sessions that develop skills in acting, singing, movement, and performance. They will be able to inspire pupils at every stage of their development, from beginners discovering musical theatre for the first time to advanced performers preparing for further study in musical theatre, performing arts, or related disciplines.
The successful candidate will be confident in teaching a broad range of musical theatre styles and repertoire, encompassing both classic and contemporary works from stage and screen. They will foster strong technical foundations alongside creativity, performance confidence, and character development. Through both one-to-one and group teaching, they will prepare students for performances, showcases, productions, and, where appropriate, examinations with recognised awarding bodies.
They will play an active role in supporting the school’s vibrant co-curricular programme and contribute to the continued success of the thriving and ambitious Drama Department. Visiting Musical Theatre Teachers at Forest are responsible for communicating their timetables to students the week prior to each lesson, and for taking accurate registers of attendance.
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
- Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
- Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
- Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
- Membership of a pension scheme
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Visiting Teacher of Musical Theatre employer: The Independent Schools Council
The Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Nursery is an exceptional employer, fostering a warm and inclusive community where every staff member's contribution is valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from access to training, a generous pension scheme, and a range of employee perks including discounted health insurance and a three-course lunch during term time. This role not only offers meaningful work with young children but also the opportunity to engage in co-curricular activities, making it a rewarding environment for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team
