Overview
Job Title: Head of Pathway (Stage Management)
Posting Start Date: 11/03/2026
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top four in the world for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. We promote innovation, experiment and research, and are a leading provider of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
Salary: £59,060-£66,670 per annum including London Weighting
Contractual Hours: 35 per week
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
Role and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading the specialist BA (Hons) Production Arts: Stage Management Pathway as a member of the Production and Design management team. Responsibilities include:
* Preparing, delivering and assessing course materials for the pathway.
* Contributing to the development, delivery and assessment of Production and Design programmes and School productions/projects.
* Line-managing teaching staff and controlling budgets as appropriate.
* Maintaining up-to-date industry practice knowledge and a commitment to Health & Safety and inclusive practices.
You will have extensive industry experience that demonstrates continued high standing in the profession. You will also have experience of working in higher education settings, an understanding of the needs of students in a complex learning environment, and the ability to represent your discipline in the public domain through professional or industry sector engagement, consultancy and/or research (which could include practice-based research).
Department Context
The Production and Design Department is responsible for BA Production Arts, BA Performance Design and MA Collaborative Performance Making; a series of short courses and outreach activities; and extensive production activity in the School’s programme of public-facing performances and events. We work closely with other departments at Guildhall and with external and commercial partners. Students learn through workshop-based activities, study and intensive production practice, and develop their own interests and creative agency through independent projects. The Department is values-led and promotes diversity, inclusivity and sustainable practices.
Requirements and Expectations
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing teaching in the area of specialization. You will be organized, able to meet deadlines and manage your own workload. You will have up-to-date knowledge of industry practice and Health & Safety and a commitment to promoting safe working and inclusive practices.
How to Apply and Closing Dates
Click the Apply button. Alternatively, contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9275. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 17th April 2026 at 9am.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 27 April 2026.
Equalities and Safeguarding
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are under-represented. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria and who wish to be considered. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities. The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.
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