Are you an inspirational and experienced Musical Theatre leader ready to shape the next generation of performers? The BRIT School is seeking a passionate Director of Musical Theatre to lead our renowned department, guiding both staff and students to excellence in performance and education.
About the Role
As the Director of Musical Theatre, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and development of the department. You will oversee curriculum planning, staff management, and the delivery of high-quality lessons and productions. With a focus on fostering creativity and excellence, you will ensure our students receive top-tier training and guidance to thrive in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Musical Theatre department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons.
- Produce and direct high-quality productions that develop students' performance skills.
- Assess, monitor, and support student progress, providing guidance for personal and professional growth.
- Line manage department staff, supporting their development and ensuring high performance.
- Manage budgets, resources, and all public examinations within the department.
- Build partnerships with industry professionals, higher education institutions, and other organisations.
- Promote and represent the department at school-wide events, showcases, and productions.
- Contribute to the wider school community and cross-curricular projects.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with a deep understanding of Musical Theatre and a passion for arts education. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a proven track record in teaching Musical Theatre.
- Experience leading a team/department and achieving high levels of student outcomes.
- A strong understanding of the current curriculum and educational developments in Musical Theatre.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to inspire and motivate students and staff alike.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- A commitment to the school's ethos, including diversity, inclusion, and the arts in education.
Why Join The BRIT School?
The BRIT School is a unique institution offering specialist education in the arts and related technologies, alongside the full range of National Curriculum subjects. Recently judged ‘Outstanding’ in all five categories by Ofsted The BRIT School is sponsored by the British Record Industry and has a unique relationship with the performing and creative arts industries.
The school runs a five-term academic year with some school holidays falling at different times to the usual Local Authority school breaks. Please see our website for further details of our term dates.