of theatre today.
East 15 is a world-leading drama school attracting UK and international students, with approximately 700 students. The school is ranked 1st in the UK for Drama (Guardian University Guide 2022 and 2026: Drama and Dance) and is member of the Federation of Drama Schools (FDS). The school runs sixteen degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. East 15s teaching emphasises a balance between personal discovery, intuition and technical skills. While there are principles that anchor both module content and delivery, we believe there is no single way to approach text, character or performance.
As part of East 15s commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from candidates from ethnically and culturally diverse communities and backgrounds.
Duties of the Role
The postholder will be responsible for the academic strategy, management, recruitment and delivery of the Cert HE in Acting for Stage and Screen. As well as teaching on the course, they will oversee the co-ordination of tuition of all modules on the programme, ensuring that the course objectives are met. They will lead on administration and assessment and be responsible for locating and hiring staff with professional practice relevant to the course. They will also be able to contribute to the teaching of modules on other East 15 courses in Colchester.
Skills and qualifications required
The successful post holder will have relevant experience of professional work as an actor and/or director and professional experience. We would expect to see relevant experience of working across a range of media, that includes theatre and film. They should have experience teaching text-based acting to an advanced level in a conservatoire training environment. Additionally, they are expected to be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and lead a small team as a course leader. Desirable experience includes teaching audition technique and/or devising.
Application Instructions
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Position Details
- Location: Colchester
- Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closes: 31st August 2026
- Job Ref: REQ10143
