Director in Residence - Fixed Term position Nov 2025 to end Feb 2026 (4 months)

LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious London school is seeking an experienced Director in Residence to lead the Middle School play. This fixed-term position runs from November 2025 to February 2026, offering £30 per hour based on hours worked. The role includes directing rehearsals and overseeing a talented team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in directing school plays and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing school plays.
• Ability to act as an advocate for the department.
• Highly effective communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students and your team.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Middle School play rehearsals twice a week.
• Lead and coach a team of teachers and technicians.
• Manage the technical and dress rehearsals.
• Ensure a successful performance for the play.

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 24 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 October 2025.

Diversity - The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.

Note: This description reflects the information provided and does not imply a contract of employment.

Role

Director in Residence - Fixed Term position Nov 2025 to end Feb 2026 (4 months) - £30.00 per hour based on hours worked.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director in Residence to join our highly successful department at Latymer Upper School directing the Middle School play (years 9-11). We are seeking an experienced and inspiring visionary and self-starter, who has the ability to lead and coach a talented team of teachers and technicians, under the leadership of the Director of Drama. The Director in Residence will direct the Middle School Play rehearsals twice a week 4pm - 6pm on either a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

Timetable

Rehearsals will take place during the following weeks beginning:

• 10 November 2025
• 17 November 2025
• 8 December 2025
• 5 January 2026
• 12 January 2026
• 19 January 2026
• 26 January 2026
• 2 February 2026
• 9 February 2026

Technical Rehearsal Weekend: 9am to 5pm Saturday 21 February & Sunday 22 February

Dress Rehearsals: 4pm to 10pm Monday 23 February & Tuesday 24 February

Performances: 5pm to 10pm Wednesday 25 February & Friday 27 February

Essential Skills

• Previous experience directing school plays
• Ability to act as an advocate for the department
• Highly effective communication and coaching skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students and your team