Job Title: Resident Ensemble Singing Teacher
Department: Music
Responsible to: The Head of Music
Pay: Hourly rate (dependant on experience) plus a weekly fee for administrative duties.
Job Type: Freelance and permanent options available.
Terms: Full and part time options available.
Start date: To be agreed depending on availability.
Location: Located at our brand new facilities in Letchworth Garden City.
Emil Dale Academy is a pioneering and leading musical theatre training institution, offering intensive, professional, triple-threat training, led by industry professionals in world-class facilities.
We’re looking for an established Ensemble Singing practitioner to join our team.
We are passionate about empowering students through outstanding musical theatre training, and by nurturing intelligent and critical performers. The goal is for students to have impeccable technique and skills across all three disciplines of Ensemble Singing, singing and dance, and to be able to earn a sustainable living in the performing arts industry.
EDA believes our work is stronger by the many voices, perspectives, and experiences that are celebrated and encouraged, both on-stage and off, trailblazing new thought and ideas to stimulate change and encourage excellence within the industry.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Resident Ensemble Singing Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled actor, director, or industry professional with a passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring performers. This role will involve leading Ensemble Singing classes, workshops, and rehearsals, as well as providing guidance and support to students as they develop their craft and work towards assessment and modules to pass their qualification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality teaching in line with the curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and industry standards.
- Work closely with the Head of Music to ensure assessments are carried out with rigor and integrity. a cohesive delivery of all elements of musical theatre across all courses.
- Seek diverse and appropriate material and repertoire.
- Promote and represent Emil Dale Academy both internally and externally
Ensemble Singing- To engender a culture of excellence, co-operation, and respect both within and beyond the department.
The primary role of EDA’s music department is to provide first-class Musical Theatre training to the students, appropriate to their age and background.
Music faculty are required to exercise discretion, empathy, and professionalism in all dealings with students and subsequently staff.
Personal Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training.
Essential -
Significant and relevant industry Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Theatre, Ensemble Singing, or related field.
Desirable –
Safeguarding training.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) training.
Prevent training.
Experience, knowledge and skills.
Essential –
Proven experience as an Ensemble Singing teacher, Music Director, or teacher in a vocational institution.
Demonstrable expertise in singing technique with the ability to teach a range of styles and approaches.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students of all ages and backgrounds.
Familiarity with teaching assessments and educational standards, with a commitment to student success and development.
Highly motivated with dedication to the end goal of delivering exceptional teaching.
Enthusiastic, approachable, and flexible.
Ability to identify and progress work priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to motivate staff members and students.
Desirable –
Master's degree or higher in Musical Theatre or related field.
Experience of creation, design and delivery of curriculum content.
Experience of assessment and quality assurance practices.
On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK.
Email your CV and a covering letter to info@emildale.co.uk
Emil Dale Academy strongly encourage people of colour to apply for our roles. Emil Dale Academy endorses the goals of diversity, inclusion, and the principles of equal opportunity for all students and staff. We are committed to equal treatment regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, special education needs (‘SEN’), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity (‘protected characteristics’).
2024 entry now open! Please select one of the options below to apply for our BA (Hons) course with access to student finance towards fees and living costs, Sixth Form and Gap Year course.
Any problems please email admissions@emildale.co.uk
Email us at admissions@emildale.co.uk | Difficulties completing the form? Please call 01462 677 808.
The audition fee for all courses is £37 and is non-refundable. This is a one-off fee payable upon applying and covers the cost of the workshops and panel auditions, as well as any recall auditions if required.
Emil Dale Academy is dedicated to widening participation within the industry and has set up an Audition Fee Waiver Scheme to encourage applications from talented candidates who are deterred from applying by financial barriers.
Please view our Audition Fee Waiver Scheme Policy to find out if you are eligible to apply for a scheme, and to find out how to apply.
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