The team are currently seeking enthusiastic, inspirational and diverse Acting Teachers/Directors to work with 7 – 18-year-olds at Footlights Macclesfield on Saturday Mornings.
· Deliver warm-ups and acting/drama sessions to students of different ages and levels of ability (between 7-18 years).
· To facilitate improvisation, write scripts, edit scripts and direct scenes. You are responsible for providing this for every student.
· To plan schemes of work and lessons in advance, which enable clear progression.
· Provide appropriately differentiated teaching resources as necessary, such as scripts
· You MUST be able to ‘direct’ pieces as well as teach drama/acting whilst keeping the children/young people on their feet as much as possible during sessions.
· Where necessary, offer individual coaching and advice to students in acting.
· To prepare material for various productions and shows.
· To prepare students for LAMDA examinations.
· To regularly monitor student progression within sessions to write reports that inform parents/guardians about areas of strength and areas for development to maximise learning for all our students.
About Footlights Macclesfield
Footlights is a well-established, multi-award-winning stage school that offers high-quality training to 4 – 18-year-olds. Many of our children work professionally with recent credits, including Game of Thrones, Disney’s Cruella, RSC’s Matilda the Musical UK Tour, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour, Les Misérables, CBBC’s Almost Never, The 4 O’clock Club, Katy and The Dog Ate My Homework.
Your ability to commit to 36 term-time sessions is paramount as they pride themselves on continuity and their learners’ progression.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
· Formal Qualification(s) in Acting/Drama (Bachelor’s Preferred)
· Experience of working with 7 – 18-year-olds (Preferred)
· A’ team’ player with the ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team.
· Excellent oral communication skills, especially concerning staff, students and parents/guardians.
· Positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
· DBS checked or willing to obtain one. (They will assist with this.)
To apply, contact: Ella Fontaine macclesfield@footlightstheatre.co.uk