For a fixed period of one year (September 2025 to August 2026), Cheltenham College seeks to appoint a highly committed and dynamic Theatre graduate to take on the role of Graduate Assistant Director (Resident). The role will involve working under the Director of Drama within a highly successful Drama Department to support our co-curricular Drama programme.  Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Drama the postholder will help to facilitate the day-to-day running of the programme and the production of a wide variety of performances.

A key area of responsibility will be assisting with the LAMDA lesson programme, with the successful candidate teaching some one-to-one lessons, organizing LAMDA showcases and liaising with the LAMDA Administration Assistant.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly motivated and dedicated body of students and staff in an environment in which Drama is recognised and celebrated as both an important academic subject and as a hugely valuable cultural experience.

There is an expectation that the postholder would be a Resident Tutor in one of College’s boarding houses and would be expected to undertake evening duties and responsibilities to assist with the smooth running and pastoral care of the pupils.

In order to be successful in this role, candidates should:

• Be able to convey a commitment to working with young people to produce outstanding Drama
• Have experience of working in theatre [amateur or professional] as a director, producer, performer or technician
• Have/or soon to have a degree in Drama/Theatre Studies or equivalent level of achievement in a related subject.
• Be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for the Arts and an ability to inspire passion in others.
• Be flexible about working hours and regularly working weekends and evenings.

A full list of duties can be found in the job description

Terms and Conditions / Benefits

• 0.71 FTE role as the role is full time for 33 weeks per annum (Term Time only)
• Salary: (based £14.88 per hour) is £20,636.57 per annum pro-rata, based on a full-time / full-year salary of £29,016.00 per annum)
• 3-point Responsibility Allowance to be paid for being a resident with boarding duties (£1,860 per annum)
• 37.5 hour per week, as tasked by the Director of Drama; in addition, boarding duties, as agreed with the Houseparent
• On-site accommodation provided (year-round), all utilities inclusive apart from Council Tax. A taxable benefit in kind will arise on the value of utilities.  Council tax will be payable as assessed by the local council.
• All meals during the term can be taken at College
• Use of College sport facilities (at staff allocated times)
• Subsidised health scheme membership (Benenden)
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts for College staff with local businesses and retailers

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 29 May with interviews planned to take place on Wednesday, 11th June.

Please click here to submit an application form. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.

Any queries can be sent to: hr@cheltenhamcollege.org

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.