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We are seeking applicants with strong leadership and quality assurance experience in an education context with a broad appreciation of the current educational issues in relation to the Performing Arts sector. The successful applicant must possess excellent leadership and managerial skills - the ability to communicate a clear vision, gain trust, influence and respect, with a deep understanding of HE and Conservatoire schools’ structures and mission statements. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the undergraduate department and ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching 

• Develop and implement policies and curricula 

• Support and mentor BA teaching staff, promoting professional development 

• Monitor and evaluate teaching standards and student progress 

• Maintain and enhance resources and materials 

This position is fulltime on a 40-hour week, on a year fixed term initially, subject to satisfactory probation completion.  

Closing date: 21 October 2024 

Interview date: W/c 28 October 2024 

Start date: ASAP 

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS by the disclosure and barring service. 

The Admissions Officer is the point of contact for all applicants. They are responsible for organising auditions, providing regular data to the Director of DSL and other relevant members of staff, releasing audition outcomes, organising paperwork, and overseeing international application processes such as CAS and visas. A good understanding of UCAS processes is desired. Other duties include assisting with general office tasks.

Drama Studio London is currently looking for four Subject Leads.

The Subject leads in Acting (BA); Acting (MA); Voice; and Screen are responsible for planning, implementing and delivering robust and coherent teaching, learning and assessment of the modules, projects and schemes of work across each year of the courses (in consultation with the Senior Subject Leads, Course Leaders, and Directors), ensuring all students are enabled to develop and achieve their potential as professional actors in the conservatoire training context.

Subject Lead – Acting (BA) oversees the actor training of the three years of the BA (Hons) in Professional Acting course.

Subject Lead – Acting (MA) oversees the actor training of the 1 Year of the PGDIP/MA in Professional Acting course.

Subject Lead – Screen is predominately responsible for scheduling, building works liaising, and external room hires. This role will also be responsible for some delivery of the screen curriculum for the three years of the BA (Hons) in Professional Acting in consultation with and following the overall strategy of the Senior Subject Lead: Screen Acting.

Subject Lead – Voice oversees the voice curriculum for the three years of the BA (Hons) in Professional Acting in consultation with and following the overall strategy of the Senior Subject Lead: Voice.

*All these roles may be required to work across other courses dependent upon experience and school needs.

If you think you have the qualifications, passion and commitment to the quality training of professional actors, please send your CV and Cover Letter (describing which positions you are most qualified for and have the most interest in) and completed forms below to [email protected]

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for the development, review and publication of information about all courses and activities within the scope of DSL (across all media), contributes to the positioning and shaping of events and activities to support the DSL strategic plan, and represents and communicates the ethos/values and activity of DSL in its intersection with the multiple audiences/stakeholders across various media. The role operates as a first point of information for industry external stakeholders, and ensures graduating students are effectively marketed and introduced to the industry. This includes the creation of the graduating year book, public facing performance promotional materials, and assisting the Director in the development and execution of industry talks and masterclasses.

The Scenic Workshop Supervisor provides technical expertise and support for the delivery of production designs and their realisation. One of the key elements of this post is the support of our production students across two courses. This includes the application and practice of appropriate scenic construction industry processes and procedures in the role of a Master Carpenter. Providing an excellent student experience is central to all we do. This position can also include teaching support or skills delivery depending on the candidate’s knowledge base.

The successful candidate ideally will have experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a workshop environment, as well as onsite build experience and carpentry/metal-work skills for theatre or live events. Additionally, working knowledge of Conservatoire or other Higher Education settings is beneficial. You will be an experienced scenic construction professional with good administrative, pastoral and inter-personal skills and knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and entertainment production. You will be well organised, able to meet deadlines and manage your own workload, taking responsibility for supervising, demonstrating and mentoring students and freelance staff, managing and repairing equipment and liaising with the full production team. You will have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and a commitment to promoting safe working and inclusive practices.

Location: Guildford

Salary: £30,487 to £37,099 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 28 July 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 07 August 2024

For an informal discussion please contact Suzette Farrier, Productions Manager, [email protected]