The post is a 0.6 FTE permanent contract

The Oxford School of Drama is looking for a creative and motivational individual to lead its Foundation Course.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to lead this rewarding and popular six month course. The course gives young people the opportunity to develop their creativity through a range of technical and practical skills development and performance experiences. It is a life-changing experience for many students, introducing them to vocational acting training and developing their confidence as performers and in life. Many graduates of the Course have gone on to train at Oxford and other leading UK Drama Schools.
The Head of Foundation Course will take an important role at the School in supporting the development of new and emerging teachers/practitioners. The role will also take the lead on devising the Outreach programme for the School and they will contribute to a short course programme.

The Head of Foundation Course will work as part of the Senior Management Team to lead the strategic development and management of the School and they will work closely with the leads on all the courses to create an integrated curriculum across the School’s core courses.

How to apply

The Oxford School of Drama is an equal opportunity employer. We positively welcome the contributions of people from a wide range of backgrounds, recognising the value that different perspectives bring to the School. We actively work to ensure an equal opportunities culture for all employees and freelance staff and seek to employ people currently under-represented in the creative and cultural sector.

Applications should be in the form of a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role and this should be accompanied by a CV. Applicants also need to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Applications should be submitted to Liz Wilson, Executive Director on l.wilson@oxforddrama.ac.uk

Closing date for applications – 5pm on Sunday 19 June 2022.

The position will start from August 2022.

For further information on the position please visit: https://oxforddrama.ac.uk/jobs/

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