Performing Arts Graduate - Administrative Assistant

Emanuel School has an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified performing arts graduate to support the administrative functions of our music and drama departments.

As a Performing Arts Graduate - Administrative Assistant, you will play an important role ensuring the smooth running of lessons and co-curricular activities, assisting with a range of administrative and logistical tasks. These tasks will include:

• Assisting in the organisation and management of co-curricular events, trips and residentials, attending when required
• Acting as steward for ABRSM and Rockschool rehearsals and examinations
• Managing the music department’s sheet music and instruments, arranging servicing and repair when necessary
• Designing and printing promotional material for performances
• Assisting with filming and recording of examination submissions and co-curricular events
• Offering technical support to the drama department

We are looking for an individual with a variety of specialisms across music and drama. You will have strong communication and organisation skills, as well as the confidence to work with children in a trusted role. The ability to offer skilled support in the performing arts is advantageous. 

This is a great opportunity for those interested in a future teaching career. Emanuel offers a range of opportunities to develop their skills and experience during their year at the school. 

This role is term time only, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 in school. There will be several weekend and evening activities to support rehearsals and performances. Additional commitments outside term time would be agreed separately.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

Additional benefits include:

• A generous annual leave allowance (33 days plus UK bank holidays)
• Discounts in local shops, restaurants and businesses
• Season ticket loans and a ride to work scheme

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 April 2024.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.