Pay from £17,645 to £18,598 per annum pro-rata (depending on qualifications and experience)*
Full time, fixed term contract (6+ months)
This is an opportunity for a university graduate to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the study of Drama and Theatre through a paid position writing educational resources that our customers – teachers throughout the UK – will use in their class to teach KS3, GCSE and A Level Drama.
What you will achieve:
- Published material that will help future learners succeed in their qualifications
- Experience in publishing and education sectors
- Develop research and planning skills to a specific project brief
- Familiarisation of new teaching requirements set by examination boards for GCSE and A level
- Develop your teaching skills by gaining practise in structuring lessons, communicating theory and techniques, devising relevant and imaginative practical activities and interpreting specifications
- Opportunity to develop own resource ideas
What we’re looking for:
- A graduate of Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts or similar. *Please note* – this is a Drama and Theatre role that requires broad knowledge and experience across a variety of disciplines. Please do not apply if your degree only covered acting, dance, production or similar. Joint Honours graduates are welcome to apply.
With:
- A broad knowledge of Drama and Theatre
- An ability to communicate effectively and concisely – to write with flair and enthusiasm for your subject!
- A willingness to work with the editor to refine and improve resources based on feedback
- An ability to adapt and improve methods of working to learn from feedback and apply to future work
Even without teaching experience, the ideal candidate will be able to apply creative strategies for teachers, taking the content students need to learn and presenting it in an accessible and digestible way.
*To qualify for the higher salary rate you must have 3A*s at A Level and a 1st class degree in the subject, or a completed PGCE, or at least a year’s full-time experience writing similar educational materials.One position is available: 6 month initial contract starting ASAP. There is a strong possibility of contract extension and further publishing opportunities for the right candidate – including writing, checking and/or editorial work. The probation period for this role is three months.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential Skills and Experience
- A strong interest in the subject area, backed up with an excellent academic record - familiarity with a large number of well- and lesser- known performance texts, as well as in-depth knowledge of several well-known Drama and theatre practitioners, would be a distinct advantage
- Strong research and analysis skills; attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, and to communicate ideas and knowledge with clarity
- Ability to write in a creative, yet clear and coherent style
Minimum Qualification Level Required
- Degree in Drama, Theatre, Performing Arts or similar (2:1 or higher; 1st highly desirable)
- Minimum of 2 As at A Level
Additional Desirable Requirements
- Grade A in A Level Drama and Theatre (or equivalent qualification)
- A Level in English Literature, Performing Arts or similar
- PGCE and/or teaching experience
- Experience of writing in a professional context, e.g. freelance educational writing