Job Description

The College seeks to appoint a recent graduate to provide inspiration and enrichment to pupils' learning within the creative arts. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

In addition to helping support the delivery of the academic curriculum, the post would include delivery of LAMDA provision. A keen interest and/or experience in debating and acting for camera/TV production would be an advantage. It is expected that the successful applicant will bring their own talents, skills, ideas and interests to develop the creative learning experiences of our boys and girls.

The post would suit someone looking to apply their skills in a new context, providing fresh opportunities for reflection, research, presentation and production. The successful candidate will have the ability to nurture pupils' creativity while communicating enthusiasm and arousing curiosity through their inspirational support and guidance.

The post would be particularly suitable for those wishing to gain experience of working within a high-performing department in preparation for further study or before gaining QTS.

Job Title:

Graduate Creative (Drama)

Responsible to:

The Head of Academic Drama ; The Head of Drama Performance

Job Summary:

To provide inspiration and enrichment to pupils' learning of drama and across the creative arts.

Teaching, learning and creativity

To assist in the delivery of the academic curriculum in drama. To lead pupils in preparation for LAMDA examinations. To assist in the debating programme. To assist with the co-curricular delivery of a termly series drama. To be proactive, reliable and to demonstrate initiative within the busy, creative life of the school. To stamp their ideas, innovation and personality on the school's creative arts offering. To communicate enthusiasm and generate curiosity in pupils' creative endeavours in the school. To provide skilled technical support within the department. To assist in school productions, house events and other opportunities to showcase pupils' work. To mark and assess pupils' work, as appropriate, in line with department and College policies. To keep accurate and up-to-date records of the progress of the pupils being supported and to make regular evaluation accordingly. Where appropriate, to report on pupils' progress through the College's eRC and other reporting processes. To provide supervision and support for pupils working in the drama department outside of timetabled time. To carry out any other duties associated with the role as requested by the Headmaster or Senior Management Team

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General

To promote and uphold the College's core values both in and out of the classroom. To support the development of all pupils through the unspoken curriculum (the way pupils learn to treat each other and the way they are expected to behave). To attend regular meetings of the drama and other creative arts departments, as appropriate. To liaise with tutors and Hsms regarding pupils' progress and attendance. To attend staff meetings as requested by the Headmaster. To attend parents evenings as requested by the Headmaster. To proactively support the implementation of College policies and practices. To participate in the school's appraisal and performance management processes. To identify personal training needs / aspirations and to attend INSET as required by the HoD, the Deputy Heads or the Second Master.

Safeguarding

The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement and staff code of conduct at all times. The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity. There are particular safeguarding issues requiring attention for this post. The responsibility for pupil discipline, occasional one-to-one settings or trips/transport, and variety of situations require staff in this post to have a deep and wide understanding of safeguarding procedures. They have a broad view of pupil behaviours and should exercise vigilance regarding child protection issues. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if they are the School's DSL, to the Headmaster and relevant agencies.
In making the appointment the Headmaster will have regard to the experience and potential specifically exhibited by candidates. The exact delineation of responsibilities will be determined by the strengths and interests of the appointee.

This job description may be altered to meet changing educational context at the discretion of the College.

Person Specification

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

Education and Training:

Essential

Educated to good degree standard (or equivalent) in drama or similar discipline Evidence of continuous personal and / or professional development
Desirable

Teaching qualification Post-graduate degree

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

The ability to support the teaching of drama to GCSE and A-level The ability to prepare pupils for LAMDA examinations A knowledge of debating/rhetoric An ability to work in TV production - either operating a camera or editing
Desirable

Schools experience Experience of working in a boarding/residential environment An ability to support pupils in debating or competitive debating

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills Strong organisational and administrative skills A high level of ICT competency An inclusive manner and the ability to work in a team The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback; to monitor and evaluate.

Personal Qualities

A belief in the College's core values and the determination to uphold them An ability to set deadlines, meet them and manage expectation against them An ability to build, foster and sustain positive relationships with all in the College community Patience, compassion, courage, resolve and objectivity Dedication, loyalty, commitment and positivity Capacity for hard work An ability to embrace change and development positively Being a positive role model for all in the College community by virtue of approachability, personal conduct and standards of expectation.

Salary and Conditions

Contract:

One year fixed-term contract pending further review in the Summer Term 2026.

Hours of work:

Your hours of work will be those necessary to fulfil the requirements of the job but unlikely to be less than 40 hours per week and to be worked flexibly to meet the operational needs of the College during term time only. Tutoring in a Boarding house will require working some evenings and weekends. Your actual working hours will be advised to you by your Line Manager and may be changed from time to time.

Salary:

20k per annum

Holidays

: 28 days' holiday to be taken during College holidays. In addition, you will not normally be required to work during normal College holidays

Pension:

After three months' service, you may be automatically enrolled into the Eastbourne College WorkSave Pension Scheme (details are available from the HR Department), depending on level of earnings. You may also choose to opt in to the pension scheme. The College will contribute 5% of gross salary and you will be expected to contribute 3%. You may choose to opt out of the pension scheme.

Other Benefits:

Single occupancy accommodation may be available. Free meals during term time Free use of College facilities.

Safeguarding Statement and Equal Opportunities

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Post holders will be engaging in regulated activity.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is a non-smoking establishment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site gym
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2025