Abingdon School have an exciting opportunity for Drama and Events Supervisor join the team.

Salary: £26,164 - £27,924 per annum

Location: Abingdon School, Oxfordshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Close Date: 20/09/24

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with around 1000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

Drama and Events Supervisor – The Role:

Abingdon School is seeking to appoint a full-time Drama and Events Supervisor to support the work of a vibrant Drama department and Amey Theatre in a busy and thriving school environment.

The Drama and Events Supervisor will aid the Drama Department by providing a range of classroom, administrative, theatre and production support. Alongside this, they will support the Amey Theatre with the marketing and professional running of both internal and external events taking place in the school’s theatrical spaces. The successful candidate will have a passion for drama, alongside practical experience and preferably a qualification in drama and theatre.

Drama and Events Supervisor – Key Responsibilities:

Support drama teaching in lessons, and both curricular and extra-curricular school productions
Provide general administrative support for the department including calendar, budget, supplies, communications and social media management
In charge of sourcing and designing costumes for productions, including travel where necessary
Duty management and basic technical support for events such as assemblies, lectures and commercial events

Drama and Events Supervisor – You:

Knowledge and practical experience of drama, theatre and production processes
Drama / theatre degree or similar vocational, professional qualification desirable
Awareness of industry practice and prop/costume making skills are a bonus
Ability to work under pressure, and to cope well with the demands of drama productions
Displays commitment to our EDI and safeguarding principles
Values and respects the views and needs of children and young people
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Organised, punctual and reliable
Good level of computer literacy

Drama and Events Supervisor – Benefits:

We offer a range of generous benefits, including:

A contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare insurance
Free uniform
Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
Free lunch during term time
Christmas closure days
Training provided

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Application closing date is 20 September 2024 at Midday. Interviews to be held 2 & 3 October 2024.

To submit your application for this exciting Drama and Events Supervisor opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now

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