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The Creative Industries School at Kingston College is seeking an experienced educator with specialist knowledge and practical expertise in one or more areas of the Performing and/or Production Arts industry. As Curriculum Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership and play an active role as a member of the School Management Group (SMG). Alongside fellow SMG members, you will ensure the effective implementation of college policies and procedures, including student progress monitoring, staff appraisals and the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. You will lead curriculum development and growth, adapting course offerings in response to industry demand, and ensure full compliance with funding regulations. You will act as a Safeguarding Officer for the School and will demonstrate a high level of proficiency in using College systems, alongside a thorough understanding of institutional policies and procedures. We would like you to hold a degree or equivalent in an applicable performing and/or production arts subject and hold a management qualification (or willing to work towards). Recognised as an effective teacher, you will hold a teaching qualification and have a proven track record of improving and managing a high-quality curriculum. With sound knowledge of performing and production arts curriculum and a firm grasp of current and impending national changes, with a proven record of effective curriculum development and growth, you will have demonstrable leadership and management skills and previous experience in the context of curriculum and staff management. The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 3rd July 2026. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

As Curriculum Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership and play an active role as a member of the School Management Group (SMG). We would like you to hold a degree or equivalent in an applicable performing and/or production arts subject and hold a management qualification (or w

Drama Teacher – Creative SW London School Step into a vibrant, performance-driven environment as a Drama Teacher in Putney, where creativity is celebrated and student expression is truly championed. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Drama Teacher to inspire confident performers, nurture vocal talent including singing, and lead engaging productions in a school that places the arts at the heart of its identity. Starting this September, this full-time, permanent role offers the chance to shape a thriving drama and performing arts culture. As a Drama Teacher, you will join a forward-thinking department with excellent facilities, a strong enrichment programme, and students who are enthusiastic about performance. The school prides itself on delivering a rich, balanced curriculum alongside exceptional co-curricular opportunities. This Drama Teacher role offers outstanding CPD, collaborative planning, and a leadership team that actively invests in creative subjects and staff progression. Key Highlights: • Drama Teacher – full-time, permanent September start • Salary: M1 – UPS3 Inner London pay scale • Putney, South West London – well-connected and desirable location • Ofsted Good to Outstanding with strong performing arts provision • Exceptional CPD, mentoring, and progression opportunities • Ideal for UK-trained teachers, ECTs, or experienced Drama Teachers • Outstanding drama studio, theatre space, and music facilities What You’ll Be Doing: • Delivering high-impact Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 available) • Incorporating singing and vocal performance into productions and curriculum • Directing school plays, showcases, and musical performances • Building students’ confidence, creativity, and stage presence • Collaborating with music and arts staff on cross-curricular projects • Tracking progress and ensuring excellent outcomes in Drama Ideal Drama Teacher for this Putney School: • UK-trained Drama Teacher with QTS • Strong background in Drama with the ability to support singing within performance • Good or Outstanding teaching practice with strong references • Passionate about performance, theatre, and student development • Ambitious, creative, and committed to enrichment opportunities • ECTs welcome if high-performing and driven Why Join This Putney School? • Thriving performing arts culture with strong student engagement • Supportive leadership that values creativity and innovation • Excellent behaviour and a positive learning environment • High-quality CPD and career progression pathways • Collaborative, passionate staff team with shared vision • Well-resourced department with dedicated performance spaces How to Apply: Opportunities for a Drama Teacher of this calibre are highly sought-after. Apply today to be considered for immediate interviews and secure your September start in this exceptional Putney school. This Drama Teacher role offers the perfect platform to develop your career in a creative, high-achieving environment. Interviews are already underway—submit your application now

Senior Technician (LX & Sound Bias) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Senior Technician (LX & Sound Bias) The Senior Technician role will assist the Heads of Department and Technical Manager with the day to day running of the theatre from a technical perspective. You will assist with the get ins, fit ups and get outs of new productions and visiting events, as well as assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the theatre. At times you will need to deputise for the heads of department running get ins and get outs for the selected area. There will also be opportunities and occasions when you will be requested to support other areas of operation, including for example stage and facilities. As a member of the Department, you will assist the Technical Manager in the implementation, monitoring, and cultural approach to workplace safety and compliance across the technical operations of the venue, and ensuring visiting productions, contractors and visitors are aware of and in compliance with ATG policies and procedures. You will support the Chief LX, Stage Manager and Facilities Manager on the maintenance of the venues electrical/ mechanical systems and equipment and liaising with visiting productions regarding all electrical and sound requirements, providing the highest standards of customer experience for our guests Key Responsibilities To assist the Technical Manager management team in the safe and efficient get in, rigging and get outs of any department required to the production. Ensuring smooth operation of the shows and to undertake show related roles when required ensuring a high level of service is delivered to each performance. To attend relevant training courses as required. To provide support for the Technical Management team with the management of casual crew, including ensuring all casual staff are appropriately skilled. Support the HODs with the rostering To adhere to all Health and Safety procedures to minimise the risk of injury and accidents. To understand and implement emergency procedures, leading the back of house team members when performing the role of Duty Tech. To maintain house and toured equipment at the discretion of the Technical Management team. To carry out your duties in line with all relevant risk assessments and method statements relating to the production and venue. Observe and operate withing the UK Theatre / BECTU code of conduct agreement. Under supervision of the Technical Management team manage visiting contractors following the Contractor Management Policy. Ensuring all visitors operate in a safe manner, reporting all issues as necessary. To complete regular inspections of electrical equipment within the venue and carry out PAT testing in line with health and safety requirements. To complete and submit incidents reports, near miss reports and accidents to the Technical Management and venue management team as and when they occur. Attend meetings as necessary to support the technical team, the venue and ATG Entertainment. At times, as the business requires, work at other ATG venues. Your skills, qualities, and experience. Essential Experience working in a professional theatre venue in a technical role. Strong experience in lighting and sound. Good knowledge of ETC desk & lighting systems. Knowledge of lighting and sound systems used in theatre. Working knowledge or current Health and Safety Regulations. Ability to work under pressure. Problem solving skills and ability to act on initiative. Excellent communication skills. Ability to deliver a high level of customer service. Willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required. Able to work as part of a team. Experience of operating shows. Manual handling and working at height trained. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Good IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience of working with touring productions. Desirable: First Aid trained. Harness trained. Pyrotechnics trained. Tallescope trained. Experience of counterweight flying systems. Basic carpentry and building skills. Enjoys live music and the arts. About Us - Our values ATG Entertainments values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our culture Youll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone Our stages are a platform for compelling stories stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. TPBN1_UKTJ