Graduate Director in Residence
- Organisation: Alleyn's Senior School
- Location: South East London
- Tenure: Part-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026
We are looking for a Graduate Director in Residence for one academic year from the start of September - a really exciting new opportunity.
Alleyn's School are seeking a Graduate Director in Residence to join our lively and highly creative Drama department for one academic year.
This position would particularly suit a university graduate who is considering a career in theatre or teaching Drama.
As a part-time, term-time position it would work particularly well within a portfolio career and there will be some flexibility to allow for shaping work around ongoing work in the industry with the expectation that this experience would in turn be folded back into the work of the Graduate Director in Residence at Alleyn’s.
The successful applicant will be an excellent theatre-maker, likely with strong acting and/or directing and production skills.
They will assist in the delivery of co-curricular drama and provide practical support for A-level and GCSE students.
We have our own very competitive salary scale which takes account of experience and the nature of the role.
All staff enjoy access to superb facilities and resources, as well as a variety of great benefits which are detailed in our Working at Alleyn’s brochure.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 1 June and further details can be found in the attached job description.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, you are very welcome to contact the HR Department (jobs@alleyns.org.uk, 020 8299 8009).
Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
We are looking for a Graduate Director in Residence for one academic year from the start of September - a really exciting new opportunity.
Description
Alleyn's School are seeking a Graduate Director in Residence to join our lively and highly creative Drama department for one academic year.
This position would particularly suit a university graduate who is considering a career in theatre or teaching Drama.
As a part-time, term-time position it would work particularly well within a portfolio career and there will be some flexibility to allow for shaping work around ongoing work in the industry with the expectation that this experience would in turn be folded back into the work of the Graduate Director in Residence at Alleyn’s.
The successful applicant will be an excellent theatre-maker, likely with strong acting and/or directing and production skills.
They will assist in the delivery of co-curricular drama and provide practical support for A-level and GCSE students.
We have our own very competitive salary scale which takes account of experience and the nature of the role.
All staff enjoy access to superb facilities and resources, as well as a variety of great benefits which are detailed in our Working at Alleyn’s brochure.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 1 June and further details can be found in the attached job description.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, you are very welcome to contact the HR Department (jobs@alleyns.org.uk, 020 8299 8009).
Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
