Head of Musical Theatre

Job Title

Dept/Faculty

Location

Internal/External Contacts

1. Role Overview

Leadership and Departmental Development

• Lead the Musical Theatre department, setting high standards for teaching and student performance.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the department, ensuring innovation and progression in all areas of musical theatre education.
• Mentor and support junior teaching staff, ensuring continuous professional development and a collaborative working environment.

Artistic and Educational Direction

• Oversee the artistic development of students, enhancing both their technical abilities and creative expression.
• Teach on the BTEC International Level 3 Performing Arts Programme
• Teach singing, ensuring students of all levels develop strong vocal technique and performance skills.
• Play piano to support rehearsals, classes, and student performances.
• Serve as musical director for productions, ensuring high-quality musical interpretation and performance.
• Develop and musically direct at least one full-length musical theatre production annually, in addition to supporting two other major productions throughout the year.
• Design and implement a curriculum that aligns with industry standards and fosters student growth, preparing them for exams, auditions, and professional opportunities.

Production and Performance Management

• Collaborate with heads of department, production teams, and external creatives to design, stage, and produce high-quality performances.
• Direct the musical elements of productions, including vocal direction and accompaniment.
• Oversee all stages of production, from initial concept and pre-production planning to final performance, ensuring smooth execution and artistic integrity.
• Manage auditions, rehearsals, and student performances to maintain professional standards.

Operational Management

• Plan, schedule, and oversee the department’s classes, rehearsals, and events, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of Diverse Performing Arts Center.
• Maintain health and safety standards across all teaching practices, rehearsals, and performances.
• Manage departmental resources and budgets, optimising for both creativity and cost-efficiency.
• Foster relationships with industry professionals to provide students with real-world insight and opportunities.
• 3.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in musical theatre; experience leading a department or team is preferable.
• Proven ability to teach musical theatre in both group and one-to-one settings.
• Proficient in playing piano to accompany classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Experienced musical director with the ability to arrange and direct musical components of theatre productions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject (preferred).
• Industry experience in performing arts, with a deep understanding of professional musical theatre standards and expectations.
• Strong creative vision, capable of transforming scripts and scores into compelling, innovative productions.
• Extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire, vocal/movement techniques, and performance history.
• Charismatic, hard-working, and able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and mentor students of all levels, from beginner to pre-professional.

4. Desirable

• Experience teaching BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts.
• Industry connections or professional experience that can offer students unique insights into the world of musical theatre.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject

Salary

Benefits

• : Residence Visa, Annual Flight (if overseas hire), Group Medical Insurance cover.
• **Application Deadline**
• : 08/06/26