Description
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is a UK wide network of Academies, offering performing arts training in Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama and Film & Television to students aged 4 – 18.
Our Head of Musical Theatre will build on the existing module framework to increase the offering, standards and quality of resources available while, liaising with the Head of Comedy & Drama and Film & Television, other HQ departments, Principals, teachers and industry professionals, to ensure a collaborative approach to the development and implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies.
Responsibilities
- To continuously develop and evolve the delivery of the Musical Theatre module
- The creation of project-based lesson plans and schemes of work including skills-based dance and singing
- Delivery of a cohesive and collaborative approach to projects giving synergy across all three modules
- The delivery of all Musical Theatre courses for Principals and teachers across the UK
- Working closely with the Head of Productions on the West End and regional shows
- Delivery of advice and support to all Academy Principals and teachers
- Overseeing all major Musical Theatre projects and events throughout the year
- Mentorship of teachers and Principals
- Managing and creating resources
- Attending Academy Launches
- Visiting Academies across the UK
- Sharing in cross-module responsibilities
Essential (applicants must be able to evidence all skills listed to apply)
- A professional Musical Theatre CV
- Strong background in dance and singing
- Evidence of working within a training environment at FE/HE level in Musical Theatre (dance and singing) with evidence of outstanding teaching and learning practices for children and young adults and the willingness to drive forward different pedagogical approaches
- A degree-level qualification or equivalent, or extensive on the job experience
- Evidence of consistently outstanding teaching and learning practices
- Exceptional written and spoken English with outstanding attention to detail
- Flexibility to work outside regular working hours
- The ability to differentiate and embrace teaching approaches to provide appropriate challenges for all learners and teachers
- Planning and ability to implement intervention strategies to raise achievement within the Academies
- Understanding budgets
- Full UK driving License
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON REQUEST