Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA)

We are looking for an experienced theatre lighting professional to share in the training of our technical theatre students and to participate in the ongoing maintenance, upgrade and improvement of the Lighting Department.

The role will be primarily focussed on the mentoring and monitoring of the development of our TTSM students, giving regular assessments and feedback, and attending meetings in support of the students' learning and welfare.

RADA runs a two-year FDA course in Technical Theatre Arts and Stage Management, with an optional subsequent completion year to progress the award to a BA. We also train a small number of postgraduates on our MA in Performance Lighting Design. Teaching is distributed across all years, with the majority of the initial teaching taking place in the first year.

The role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically, confidently and with care and attention to furthering RADA's goals of creating dedicated, confident and skilled Theatre Professionals.

https://www.rada.ac.uk/about-us/work-us/deputy-head-lighting/ - Please see Job description for a full breakdown of duties.

The Team

The Lighting Department consists of the Head of lighting, Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor and regular freelance lighting designers, as well as a team of regular associate tutors. The team liaise with other technical departments and are line-managed by the Director of Technical Theatre Arts.

We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as disabled. RADA is embarking on a journey to become an anti-racist institution and is committed to supporting candidates in their positions, ensuring that the workplace is safe and inclusive for all. If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.