Course Leader BA (Hons) in Acting

Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:

The Course Leader of BA (Hons) Acting leads on the artistic vision of the course and involves teaching acting, leading on curriculum, staff, acting content, as well as big picture vision and external artistic work, networks and partnerships. They will provide strategic leadership and management of BA actor training at RADA, working closely with the Director of Training, Director of Technical Theatre and Director of Equity to ensure an integrated and equitable training experience for all students.

We are looking for a dynamic, imaginative, and resilient Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Acting course who will provide strategic and visible leadership, delivering world-leading and industry relevant training, and ensuring a collaborative environment between staff and students across acting and technical courses. The Course Leader will be responsible for an inclusive and rigorous training environment and for building a diverse workforce and leading a cohesive and empowered faculty.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Wide-ranging and profound experience of actor training.
2. Relevant professional experience.
3. Theoretical and academic expertise.
4. Proven experience of delivering teaching and training in Acting (UG and/or PG level).
5. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
6. Collaborative team player with demonstrable pastoral skills.
7. Ability to handle complex, sensitive information with persuasive, motivational, and empathic skills.

Relocation: candidates will be expected to live within commutable distance of RADA because an important aspect of leadership within the Academy is being present to staff and students.

About us:

Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to RADA.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for RADA, building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, focusing on key themes of training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement.

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The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 10 January 2025