Acting (Musical Theatre) Teacher for BTEC Performing Arts and Day School

ArtsEd is now seeking an Acting (Musical Theatre) Teacher for BTEC Performing Arts and Day School.  

Early applications will be accepted.

The BTEC Musical Theatre Extended Diploma is an enormously popular choice with students: we offer the opportunity for students to study one or two additional subjects at A' level. In 2012 we added the BTEC Performing Arts Acting Pathway and in 2015 the Dance BTEC was introduced. In collaboration with the Head of BTEC and Musical Theatre Pathway Leader the post holder will support the vision and ethos for the BTEC Musical Theatre course and work together to develop the most innovative core units for the subject. Additional specialist units are offered in each pathway, and the post holder is expected to design a varied curriculum that covers a wide breadth of the subject.

In 2021 the Key Stage 4 Musical Theatre Pathway was launched to widen the provision for musical theatre training for our younger pupils. This course continues to expand and the post holder will work alongside the Musical Theatre Pathway leader to develop the curriculum, deliver training and direct performances within this pathway.

All staff are expected to contribute to the overall teaching of their chosen subject elsewhere in the school and to use their wider skills by having a form tutor group and covering colleagues when they are absent.  

The successful candidate will be required: 

• To design, develop and write suitable schemes of work within the curriculum and framework of the Examination Board.  
• To have a clear working knowledge of all BTEC structures to be able to deal with issues and situations as they arise.  
• To assist in the planning and management of BTEC and KS4 Musical Theatre productions, rehearsals, and performances (both live and recorded). 
• To teach BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice. 
• To teach KS4 Musical Theatre Acting and Movement skills. 
• To prepare students for external auditions for H.E. Conservatoire training, NYMT, and agreed professional work. 
• To promote and improve effective teaching and learning across the Musical Theatre pathway. 
• To participate in the ArtsEd audition process. 
• To consult with musical directors and choreographers in planning and delivering Musical Theatre performances. 
• To take on the pastoral responsibilities of a Form Tutor. 
• To mark students’ work against the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 course mark scheme and keep to deadlines. 
• To select appropriate material for performance with consideration for such factors as ensemble size and ability, availability of text, and the need for variety. 
• To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements, curricular records, and assessments. 
• To attend parents’ meetings and respond to parents’ enquiries. 
• To be flexible in allowing for additional time after school, on occasional Saturdays and during half term breaks for rehearsals. 
• To maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school’s agreed policies and procedures. 
• To carry out general school supervisory duties.  
• To attend Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, School performances and other relevant events. 
• To contribute to the school's Enrichment Programme. 
• To organise trips and visits in line with the school’s agreed procedures and risk assessment policies.

COMMUNICATION AND MEETINGS 

• To attend and contribute to meetings for the department and others as requested. 
• To adhere to plans and decisions made during such meetings. 
• To take joint responsibility (along with all members of the department) for the creation and distribution of minutes from meetings.  

FINANCE AND RESOURCES 

• To work within the budget allocated.  
• To keep an accurate written record of all books/equipment sold to pupils.  
• To provide a list of these disbursements when required by the relevant Line Manager.

You will require: 

• Relevant teaching experience, preferably in a co-educational environment. 
• Professional vocational experience is desirable but not essential. 
• Relevant experience of nurturing young performers. 
• Relevant experience of directing Musicals.

You will have an: 

• Ability to organise and integrate own specialism into the study of relevant and appropriate units within the BTEC Performing Arts specification. 
• Ability to inspire and develop young students, both vocationally and academically. 
• Ability to teach Musical Theatre students across the school 
• Ability to design and implement interesting and creative schemes of work for KS4, Y12 and 13 students.

You will be an: 

• Effective classroom/studio manager 
• Able to implement new examination specifications

You will have: 

• A sound knowledge of the Edexcel BTEC Performing Arts specification.  
• A firm and up-to-date understanding of relevant Acting principles. 
• An excellent knowledge of Musical Theatre (current trends and historical context) and with clear ability to teach and inspire across the range of teaching pedagogy and strategies relevant to the teaching of the subject. 
• Familiarity with current best practice 
• A good knowledge of assessment procedures

ArtsEd reserves the right to close this role sooner should a suitable appointment be made.

Interviews will be held on 1st April 2022

Please submit your application with a supporting letter outlining your skills and experience.