Director in Residence - Fixed Term position Nov 2025 to end Feb 2026 (4 months) - £30.00 per hour based on hours worked.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director in Residence to join our highly successful department at Latymer Upper School directing the Middle School play (years 9-11). We are seeking an experienced and inspiring visionary and self-starter, who has the ability to lead and coach a talented team of teachers and technicians, under the leadership of the Director of Drama.
The Director in Residence will direct the Middle School Play rehearsals twice a week 4pm -6pm on either a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
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Rehearsals will take place during the following weeks beginning;
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10 November 2025
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17 November 2025
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8 December 2025
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5 January 2026
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12 January 2026
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19 January 2026
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26 January 2026
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2 February 2026
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9 February 2026
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16 February 2026
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Technical Rehearsal Weekend
9am to 5pm
Saturday 21 February &
Sunday 22 February
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Dress Rehearsals
4pm to 10 pm
Monday 23 February &
Tuesday 24 February
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Performances
5pm to 10 pm
Wednesday 25 February & Friday 27 February
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Essential Skills
- Previous experience directing school plays
- Ability to act as an advocate for the department
- Highly effective communication and coaching skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with students and your team
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 24 September 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 October 2025
Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references