Variable Hours Lecturer in Performing Arts – Acting & Drama

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group is seeking an enthusiastic lecturer to teach Acting, Drama and Theatre Studies across A Level and UAL programmes. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student work and contribute to curriculum development.

The role requires experience in educational or community settings, knowledge of acting methodologies, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality. You will support learners of varying abilities and work collaboratively within a busy college

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Acting, Drama, Theatre or a related subject.
• Specialist industry experience in acting, theatre-making or performance.
• Desirable: Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a FE PGCE or equivalent.
• Desirable: Additional training in directing, devising, movement, voice or related disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Planning & organisation

Motivate learners

Administration

A Level Drama/UAL Acting

Education

Degree in Acting/Drama

Industry experience in theatre

Job description

Assessment Criteria

• Evaluated on application form (A) and/or interview (I)

Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Experience teaching acting and performance in educational, community or professional settings (A)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of acting methodologies and rehearsal processes (I)
• Ability to teach both practical and theoretical elements of A Level Drama and Theatre Studies (A)
• Current knowledge of the performing arts industry and progression opportunities (A/I)
• Experience supporting learners with differing abilities and learning needs (I)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience teaching within Further Education (A)
• Familiarity with UAL Performing and Production Arts specifications (I)
• Experience preparing students for Drama School auditions and Higher Education progression (I)
• Experience directing or producing student performances (I)
• Knowledge of current industry practitioners and contemporary theatre-making practices (I)

Skills and Abilities

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (A/I)
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills (I)
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners (I)
• Administrative and record-keeping skills (I)
• Ability to teach across both A Level Drama and UAL Acting programmes (A/I)

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable IT competency (I)
• Experience using digital learning platforms and online assessment systems (I)
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development (I)

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria:

• Flexible approach to working arrangements (I)
• Professional and collaborative attitude (I)
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and supporting their development (I)
• Willingness to undertake further training if necessary (I)

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Acting, Drama, Theatre or a related subject (A)
• Specialist industry experience in acting, theatre-making or performance (A)

Desirable Criteria:

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a FE PGCE or equivalent (A)
• Additional training in directing, devising, movement, voice or related disciplines (I)

Mandatory Requirement

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in College (I)
• Commitment to equal opportunities (I)
• Commitment to British Values and the Prevent Agenda (I)