Visiting LAMDA Teacher (Acting & Voice)

Contract Type: Self-employed, initially 4 to 5 hours per week, fixed term for one year

Level: Suitable for an experienced teacher

Salary: £170 per student, per term (this rate should lead to, at least, one LAMDA exam per academic year)

Responsible for: Delivering one-to-one LAMDA teaching

Responsible to: Head of Drama

General Role

Maida Vale School Music Department is seeking an experienced Acting teacher, on a self-employed basis, to commence in September 2024, teaching LAMDA exams at various levels (grade 1 – 9).

The successful candidate will have professional training in Acting or Directing, a proven track record of leading pupils to achieve outstanding results, and a positive attitude to working with students at all levels.

Facilities

Our Drama department is made up of one exclusive teaching room and a larger theatre space. The successful candidate will be flexible and able to work/teach in a variety of teaching spaces.

Curriculum

Our Drama curriculum starts with a two-year Key Stage 3 in which Drama is taught to mixed ability classes in Years 7 and 8 for 90 minutes every week. We follow the AQA GCSE Drama Specification and from Sept 2024 will start the Edexcel BTEC in Performing Arts (Extended Certificate).

Further information about the role can be found in the below Job Description.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV, a brief letter of application which outlines your suitability for the role, and contact details for two professional referees to:

Andy McNamee, Head of Drama andy.mcnamee@maidavaleschool.com

Interviews are likely to on Monday 7th October, although early applications are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary background, safeguarding, and DBS checks.