Variable Hours Lecturer in Performing Arts – Acting & Drama
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group, Exeter, South West
Hourly rate: £33.67
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About the job
• Evaluated on application form (A) and/or interview (I)
Experience_______________________________________________________
Essential Criteria:
• Experience teaching acting and performance in educational, community or professional
settings (A)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of acting methodologies and rehearsal
processes (I)
• Ability to teach both practical and theoretical elements of A Level Drama and Theatre
Studies (A)
• Current knowledge of the performing arts industry and progression opportunities (A/I)
• Experience supporting learners with differing abilities and learning needs (I)
Desirable Criteria
• Experience teaching within Further Education (A)
• Familiarity with UAL Performing and Production Arts specifications (I)
• Experience preparing students for Drama School auditions and Higher Education
progression (I)
• Experience directing or producing student performances (I)
• Knowledge of current industry practitioners and contemporary theatre-making practices (I)
Skills and Abilities_________________________________________________
Essential Criteria:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (A/I)
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills (I)
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners (I)
• Administrative and record-keeping skills (I)
• Ability to teach across both A Level Drama and UAL Acting programmes (A/I)
Desirable Criteria
• Demonstrable IT competency (I)
• Experience using digital learning platforms and online assessment systems (I)
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development (I)
Personal Qualities________________________________________________
Essential Criteria:
• Flexible approach to working arrangements (I)
• Professional and collaborative attitude (I)
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and supporting their development (I)
• Willingness to undertake further training if necessary (I)
Qualifications____________________________________________________
Essential Criteria:
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Acting, Drama, Theatre or a related
subject (A)
• Specialist industry experience in acting, theatre-making or performance (A)
Desirable Criteria:
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a FE PGCE or equivalent (A)
• Additional training in directing, devising, movement, voice or related disciplines (I)
Mandatory Requirement___________________________________________
Essential Criteria
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
in College (I)
• Commitment to equal opportunities (I)
• Commitment to British Values and the Prevent Agenda (I)
About Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
- Type of school
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16 to 99
- Local authority
- Devon
- Address
- Hele Road, Exeter, EX4 4JS
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