Musical Director and Teacher of Singing in Musical Theatre
Musical Director and Teacher of Singing in Musical Theatre
Ref: SCH-ThBS-0083 15 day(s) remaining Establishment: The BRIT School Location: Croydon Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale (Outer London) Department: Musical Theatre Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date:27/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: September 2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main | M1 - M6
The Role
The BRIT School is looking to appoint an exceptional Musical Director and Teacher of Singing in Musical Theatre to join our dynamic and highly successful Musical Theatre Department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of performers in a unique and creative environment dedicated to nurturing talent.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and versatile individual to teach singing and musical theatre across both KS4 and Post-16 pathways. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality group singing classes, contribute to our theoretical curriculum, and play a key role in musical direction for full-scale productions.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, you will serve as a Post-16 pastoral tutor, guiding students in both their academic and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging singing lessons aligned with UAL Level 2 and 3 specifications.
* Musically direct full-scale Musical Theatre productions.
* Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team on performance projects.
* Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records.
* Participate in school events, consultations, and departmental planning.
* Support the ethos and values of The BRIT School through exemplary practice and commitment to equal opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Significant experience in musical direction and teaching singing within a vocational musical theatre setting.
* A strong understanding of musical theatre repertoire and vocal pedagogy.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills.
* A degree in musical theatre or equivalent professional experience.
* Qualified Teacher Status (desirable – the School is supportive of those working towards QTS).
* Experience working with young people in an educational or training context.
Please note an essential skill is the ability to play the piano, sight read and accompany to a high standard
Why Join The BRIT School?
At The BRIT School, we offer a vibrant, inclusive, and creative working environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a dedicated team who are passionate about arts education and developing young people’s potential.
Skills
Personal AttributesA commitment to the School’s mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy, together with high standards of education, care and behaviour. Desirable Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team Desirable An empathy with the use of the Arts in education DesirableAbilities, Skills and KnowledgeAn understanding of the qualifications on offer Desirable Excellent written and oral skills Desirable Evidence of the ability to consult and seek advice and professional support as necessary Desirable A commitment to working with young people Desirable Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable A broad and thorough knowledge of musical theatre repertoire Desirable Versatile teaching skills to serve the musical theatre curriculum in its practical and theoretical aspects Desirable An ability to play the piano and accompany to a high standard DesirableExperienceWorking with young people within the arts Desirable Working as part of a team of multi-disciplinary professionals Desirable Teaching musical theatre vocal repertoire Desirable Musical Direction of full-scale musical productions DesirableQualificationsSignificant experience of teaching singing with acting as a second specialism, at a vocational level in Musical Theatre Desirable Training in a musical theatre or related sector to degree level or equivalent professional experience Desirable Qualified Teacher Status (desirable and the School is supportive of those seeking to gain QTS) Desirable
Related Documents
Application PackMusical Director and Teacher of Singing in Musical Theatre June 2025 (3).pdf Download
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