About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for a LAMDA Tutor to cover a period of Maternity Leave at our School.
Job Title: LAMDA Tutor (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Director of Drama
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week which may vary subject to demand.
Hourly paid, term time, temporary, part-time contract, Maternity Cover from 15th August 2026 on or before 16th February 2027
Salary - £27.46 per hour, submitted via Timesheet.
Job Purpose
The post-holder is expected to uphold and actively promote the ethos of St Leonards. The Tutor of LAMDA will prepare pupils in Years 4 to 8 (either individually or in small groups) for the LAMDA examinations.
Key responsibilities
Teach the LAMDA syllabus on an individual or group basis to pupils who have enrolled.
Manage a timetable for Drama lessons within and outside of curriculum time, taking into account pupils’ other commitments.
Teach 30-minute lessons per day during school hours, during term time, as allocated by the Director of Drama.
Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parents, the Director of Drama and relevant staff regarding lesson times.
Prepare annual progress reports.
Enter pupils for the LAMDA exams and performances, as appropriate.
Assist the Director of Drama to produce LAMDA showcase events, as and when required.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties, and it is expected that the post-holder will participate in activities according to the needs of the School and for better fulfilment of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential:
Educated to degree level in Performance or Drama or a related subject.
Desirable
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GTCS registered.
PGCE/PGDE qualification.
Experience
Essential
Experience of teaching Drama to a younger age range.
Skills/Competencies (All Essential)
An enthusiastic teaching practitioner.
Ability to create and deliver engaging and effective lessons.
Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire