Variable Hours Lecturer in Performing Arts – Acting & Drama

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group is seeking a variable hours lecturer in acting and drama to teach A Level Drama and Theatre Studies and UAL Acting programmes across Exeter and North Devon sites. The role emphasizes applicants with degree or professional experience in acting or theatre-making and eligibility to work in the UK.

A full enhanced DBS check is required. Flexible working arrangements and commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities are expected, with potential professional

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in acting, drama, theatre or related subject.
• Specialist industry experience in acting, theatre-making or performance.
• Experience teaching acting and performance in educational, community or professional settings.
• Supporting learners with differing abilities and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical and theoretical A Level Drama and Theatre Studies.
• Teach UAL Acting programmes.
• Support learners with differing abilities and learning needs.

Skills

Acting methodologies

Rehearsal processes

Industry practice

Motivating learners

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience in acting, drama, theatre or related subject

Tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Variable hours lecturing post in acting and drama at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group, a further education provider. The core work is teaching practical and theoretical A Level Drama and Theatre Studies, and UAL Acting programmes. What sets it apart is the weight given to industry background, with applicants expected to hold a degree or professional experience in acting or theatre-making. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in acting, drama, theatre or a related subject
• Specialist industry experience in acting, theatre-making or performance

Experience

• Teaching acting and performance in educational, community or professional settings
• Supporting learners with differing abilities and learning needs

Skills & knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of acting methodologies, rehearsal processes, and current industry practice and progression routes
• Teaching practical and theoretical A Level Drama and Theatre Studies, and UAL Acting programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong planning, organisation, time management and record-keeping
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Professional and collaborative attitude
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and supporting their development, with willingness to undertake further training
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Commitment to equal opportunities, British Values and the Prevent agenda

Nice to have

• Experience teaching within Further Education
• Familiarity with UAL Performing and Production Arts specifications
• Experience preparing students for drama school auditions and Higher Education progression
• Experience directing or producing student performances, and additional training in directing, devising, movement or voice
• Knowledge of current industry practitioners and contemporary theatre-making practices
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a FE PGCE or equivalent
• Demonstrable IT competency, including digital learning platforms and online assessment systems
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development