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LAMDA Teacher/Drama Practitioner
Job Reference schooltalent/TP/106/1956
Package Description
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)
The Role
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
Main Responsibilities
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
- To undertake other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Drama
The Ideal Candidate
Essential criteria:
Graduate degree level or diploma qualification in drama/performing arts from a university, college or conservatoire
Previous experience presenting pupils for LAMDA examinations
An excellent understanding of text-based performance
A wide repertoire of previous presentations of classical and contemporary texts
Full understanding of the requirements of LAMDA syllabi and accompanying paperwork
Excellent organisational and planning skills
A strong and robust sense of Drama pedagogy
Proficient in computer skills, such as Gmail and Microsoft
Desirable criteria:
Strong understanding of theatre arts
Previous performance experience
About the school/organisation
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.
We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.
Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.
Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.
We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.
Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.
Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.
When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to co-produce stunning shows, delivering memorable performances that live long beyond school days.
Most importantly, the wellbeing of our pupils matters to us more than anything else. There are various ways we support pupils to proactively manage their mental health, while a range of peer-led programmes has created a culture in which we can all play our part.
All this means that when the sun shines we celebrate the happy moments, and when it doesn't we're there to protect and support, just as our motto says: ex corde caritas - love from the heart. www.gwc.org.uk
