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Stage Management and Technical Theatre Tutor, CITY LIT
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Stage Management and Technical Theatre Tutor
Location: Covent Garden, London
Salary: £39.11 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time
Hours of Work: Variable
Contract Type: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2026
About The Role
Are you a qualified teacher with experience in theatre and stage management? We are seeking an enthusiastic tutor to support adults in developing practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge as they begin their theatre careers.
The Drama department delivers two Stage Management and Technical Theatre courses each year:
- Term 1 (October–December): a non-accredited course introducing stage management and technical theatre, culminating in students supporting a full drama production with four public performances.
- Terms 2 and 3 (January–June): an accredited Level 3 Award (Open College Network London), where students develop their skills while supporting two productions.
Working alongside the Stage Management and Technical Theatre Tutor and Theatre Manager, you will teach stage management disciplines including Deputy Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Costume, and Set Design.
As well as delivering high-quality teaching, you will contribute to course planning and development, working closely with the lead tutor to ensure the programme meets learners' needs. Some flexibility in delivery times will be required, with the schedule agreed prior to the course start.
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City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. You will particularly attract our interest if these covers:
- A qualification and/or equivalent experience in teaching in the subject area
- Experience of planning, delivering and assessing accredited programmes of learning.
- Experience of working with a backstage team and onstage performers.
- Up to date knowledge, professional experience and enthusiasm for the subject that can inspire students.
- Ability to support students to overcome barriers to learning and inspire them to achieve.
- Experience of teaching adults (desirable)
Our Generous Rewards and Benefits
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Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!
Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.
For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 19 July 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 27 July 2026
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