LAMDA Teacher

Summary:

LAMDA Teacher opportunity with a focus on performance skills and exam preparation.

About the School:

Located in a beautiful setting within the South Downs National Park, the school fosters a strong sense of community and offers a vibrant, ethical, and outward-looking environment. Academic excellence is supported by a rich co-curricular programme and exceptional pastoral care.

The Opportunity:

As a LAMDA Teacher, you will deliver high-quality lessons that inspire confidence and develop performance skills in students. You will prepare pupils for LAMDA examinations and contribute to the school’s commitment to excellence in drama and performance education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assign appropriate practice work for pupils between classes.
• Enter pupils for suitable LAMDA qualifications, including sourcing monologues, duologues, and scenes.
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Drama & Dance on pupils’ progress.
• Deliver engaging one-to-one and small-group lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils in developing confidence and performance skills for LAMDA examinations.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents through end-of-term reports.
• Contribute creatively to the wider Drama & Dance department.
• Ensure all teaching materials and resources are up to date and aligned with LAMDA standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Hold a LAMDA teaching qualification or equivalent (e.g., LAMDA Teaching Diploma or recognised speech and drama teaching certification).
• Experience preparing pupils for LAMDA examinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire confidence and engagement.
• Ability to deliver effective one-to-one and small-group teaching.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Preferred

• Hold a relevant degree in Drama, Performing Arts, English, or a related discipline.
• Additional training in voice, speech, or performance techniques.
• Experience teaching a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience within a school or educational setting.
• Familiarity with multiple LAMDA strands (e.g., Acting, Verse & Prose, Public Speaking).
• Ability to contribute creatively to the wider Drama & Dance department.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to a wide range of co-curricular activities and clubs.
• Excellent pastoral care and community spirit.