LAMDA Tutor; Maternity Cover

Position

Job Title: LAMDA Tutor (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Director of Drama

Working Hours: 20 hours per week (variable based on demand)

Contract: Hourly, part‑time, temporary, term time. Maternity cover from 15 August 2026 to 16 February 2027.

Salary: £27.46 per hour, submitted via Timesheet.

Job Purpose: The post-holder will uphold the ethos of St Leonards and prepare pupils in Years 4–8 for the LAMDA examinations.

• Teach the LAMDA syllabus to pupils individually or in small groups.
• Manage a timetable for drama lessons within and outside curriculum time, considering pupils’ other commitments.
• Deliver 30‑minute lessons per day during school hours, as allocated by the Director of Drama.
• Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parents, the Director of Drama and relevant staff regarding lesson times.
• Prepare annual progress reports.
• Enter pupils for the LAMDA exams and performances, as appropriate.
• Assist the Director of Drama to produce LAMDA showcase events when required.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; the post-holder may perform additional duties as required by the school.

• Knowledge/
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Understanding of the LAMDA curriculum and relevant qualifications.
• Experience:
  
  Experience teaching drama to younger age ranges.
• Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  Enthusiastic teaching practitioner; ability to create engaging lessons; excellent written and verbal communication; competent ICT user.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work as part of the school team; approachable; able to work independently and plan workload; calm under pressure; sensitive to the needs of others; professional manner.

• Educated to degree level in performance or drama or a related subject.
• GTCS registered.
• PGCE or PGDE qualification.