Director of Theatre
Uppingham School
Rutland
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2025
Job overview
The role
We are looking for a creative and ambitious director to play a leading role in the delivery of co-curricular drama and theatre at Uppingham School.
As Director of Theatre, you will be responsible for overseeing the professional theatrical programme at Uppingham Theatre and the theatre facilities, managing a full-time and visiting team of staff to support the delivery of all aspects of co-curricular drama. You will also assume full budgetary responsibility for all extra-curricular and professional productions.
Working closely with the Head of Academic Drama (who is managed by the Deputy Head Academic), you will also be expected to teach a reduced timetable of drama within the taught curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to develop and shape a creative vision for theatre and drama at Uppingham School, maintaining our reputation for excellence and inspiring students to play a full and active role within the performing arts faculty.
About you
You will be an energetic, creative and dedicated individual, with significant experience of directing both large and small-scale productions.
With a strong honours degree and excellent knowledge of theatre, you will possess a proven track record of success in leading and developing an effective theatre team.
As you will be working closely with students and performers, you will need excellent communication and management skills, well-developed pastoral instincts and the ability to form an outstanding rapport with students.
Theatre and Drama at Uppingham School
Theatre and drama flourish at Uppingham. The Uppingham Theatre is a well-established, fully equipped 300-seat theatre which regularly stages School productions ranging from big musicals to classic productions and house plays. There is also the highly flexible Williams Studio in which small-scale drama clubs, professional productions, music, and practical teaching take place. Recent theatrical productions include The Pillowman, Macbeth, Manderley, Beautiful Burnout and Oh What a Lovely War.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members, you will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
- 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Discount on School fees
- Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
- 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
- Westfield healthcare
- Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In house Occupational Health Service
- Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches during term-time
- Free annual Flu vaccinations
- Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 27 January 2025, 9.00am.
Interviews: Tuesday 4 February 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
Attached documents
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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