Performing Arts Graduate Assistant

We are seeking an outstanding Performing Arts Graduate Assistant (PAGA) to aid in the general workings and administration of a busy and vibrant Performing Arts Department, here at Charterhouse. We are particularly interested in industry professionals, preferably Drama School trained, who are perhaps looking to diversify into education.

The candidate must be competent and skilled in all 3 disciplines of the Performing Arts: Acting, Singing and Dance.

We expect that they should be qualified, committed, energetic, confident, charismatic, empathetic, kind, and inspiring to our students and with excellent team skills.

The PAGA will support the Performing Arts Department by offering the following skills:

• Accomplished in 3 disciplines: Acting, Singing and Dance, with a keen interest in and knowledge of all aspects of Theatre and Musical Theatre.
• Preferably Drama School trained but not essential.
• Capable of running student rehearsals in all 3 disciplines as cover for DPA, Head of Dance, singing rehearsals and resident Directors of drama pieces.
• Assisting Technical Manager when required.
• Assisting DPA with all aspects of Administration, competent computer skills are therefore needed.
• A keenness to be a key part of a growing and energetic Department.
• A willingness to assist in academic lessons when needed.
• Entering fully into the Performing Arts life of the school which will include attending performances, both internal and external, being involved with Community projects, helping nurture and broaden Performing Arts interest and participation within the school.

The PAGA will be a graduate from either a University or Drama College and will be able to offer practical Theatre skills, entering fully into the performance aspect of the Department whether it be coaching, teaching, rehearsing, mentoring or supporting other department staff.

The PAGA will also assist in administrative duties as well as House boarding duties.

The PAGA will be a trained and skilled performer but will also bring their own personality, specialist skills and interests to a varied, ambitious and dynamic department.

This is a full-time position for one academic year – 10-month contract, term time only. The anticipated start date is end of August 2025.

Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy.  The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form.  You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April.

 

 

22/04/2025

Administrative (Venue Management, HR, Finance, Legal, IT, etc.), Backstage & Technical, Creative & Direction, Production