LAMDA Teacher/Drama Practitioner

Scotland
George Watson's College
Full-time | Fixed Term | Term Time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of LAMDA Teacher/Drama Practitioner.

Detail

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time, Term Time – Fixed Term for one year

Salary: £35,651 - £40,619 (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). This equates to £30,166 - £34,369 (based on 36.25 hours per week and 44 weeks per year).

Benefits: Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint an inspirational and established LAMDA Teacher/Drama Practitioner to work within our Senior School Drama department on a one-year fixed term basis. The successful candidate will teach 1:1 LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) lessons throughout the academic session, preparing pupils for examinations in Acting and Public Speaking, as well as contributing to the wider work of the Drama department.

Hours of work will be 36.25 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks plus professional learning days). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year making a total of 44 weeks.

The salary for this position will be in the Grade 4 range of £35,651 - £40,619 (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). This equates to £30,166 - £34,369 (based on 36.25 hours per week and 44 weeks per year).

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mrs Louise Clarke, Interim Head of Senior School.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 21 July 2025

Interviews date: Monday 4 August 2025

Teaching individual pupils

To teach individual LAMDA pupils on a 1-1 basis and in small groups according to their age and stage at grades 1 -8 in Acting, Public Speaking or Prose and Verse.
To devise an interesting, challenging and robust curriculum in which pupils thrive, learn and develop skills in text analysis, voice elements, movement and presentation.
To engage with the Head of Drama and the Music School PA to create a suitable weekly/yearly timetable that considers pupils’ academic timetable and other school commitments.
To communicate and share timetable (TT) with the Drama team and the wider administration of the College, such as Curriculum Support, Senior School Leadership Team (SSLT), Guidance and Careers.
To create excellent and highly engaging LAMDA lessons, which are stimulating and fit for age and stage
To assess, monitor, track and report on pupils’ development via written and verbal feedback as instructed by the Head of Drama
To arrange examination days and paperwork via the Music School PA and LAMDA, with an understanding of the needs of the pupils and the department

Assisting in the Drama Department

To work closely with the Drama department staff on the extra-curricular programme of the school, such as leading crews, working with individual pupils, covering rehearsals and contributing to the overall work of the department

Maintaining LAMDA texts/pieces and other resources belonging to the school

To assist the Drama Technician with the cataloguing and maintenance of the department’s stock of texts and other resources
To suggest the best and most suitable online resources, such as play texts and video materials

Professional Development

To undertake in-service training and professional development, including annual review, as appropriate
To ensure that they are abreast of LAMDA syllabi updates and reviews
To have a working understanding of grades 1- 8 and the marking criteria for each
To have a strong understanding of the LAMDA processes and procedures, including those of extenuating circumstances and support for learners

Other Duties