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Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey is one of the most highly regarded conservatoires in the UK, with a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from our wide variety of programmes each year. As well as providing professional training and study at undergraduate and postgraduate level, GSA also runs a Junior Conservatoire, a vibrant Saturday School and a number of short courses, as well as a full programme of public productions and events.
The role
We are seeking an experienced musical director who will contribute to the teaching of music across the Acting, Actor-Musician and Musical Theatre programmes at Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. The postholder will teach a variety of music classes including Ensemble Singing, Repertoire, and Musicianship as well as contributing to rehearsal projects and public productions. The post holder will also contribute to assessment and feedback processes, module administration and other academic leadership activities.
About you
Experience of current industry practices and teaching experience in a conservatoire environment is essential, and the post holder will have excellent administrative and IT skills.
We are actively committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse staff team at the GSA. We understand creating and maintaining a work environment in which all social groups are represented and moreover, feel safe and respected, is something we must work at. We do not take this for granted. We see anti-racism and anti-discrimination more broadly as a life-long commitment. We are working towards removing all barriers that staff, applicants and students may experience. Steps taken include having gender-balanced and racially diverse panels, undertaking anti-racism training and unconscious bias training and considering all candidates against a clear, realistic and well-defined person specification. We would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from the Global majority, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans. Appointments will also be made on merit.
How to apply
If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would like to join our team then please apply via the online application form.
For an informal discussion please contact Niall Bailey, Director of Studies at n.bailey@gsa.surrey.ac.uk
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th May.
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.