Schools Engagement Assistant

We are looking for  a Schools Engagement Assistant to join the National Theatre's Learning team.  

The Schools Engagement Assistant plays a key role in the administration and delivery of a high-quality programme of live and digital events, projects, resources and platforms, working across all educational phases from Primary to further Education. In line with the NT’s Inspire strategy, the programme responds to National Theatre repertoire and theatre practice and is designed to support creative teaching and learning in schools and the Drama and English curriculum.

The Assistant supports the administration and delivery of aspects of the Schools Engagement programme including event delivery, working closely with Project Managers and Coordinators across the programme on the South Bank and nationally as well as on digital platforms and in schools.

The Assistant will help to build strong relationships with schools, education partners and partner theatres to inform the development of the programme and will work closely with the Coordinators and Learning Operations team on all aspects of administration, finance processes and event logistics.

The successful candidates will have the following:  

• Administrative experience in a professional organisation
• Experience of working with and communicating with a wide range of external audiences/participants, including schools
• Experience working in an arts organisation (including museum and heritage sector)
• Experience of working with schools and teachers.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks within competing work demands and to meet deadlines

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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Working with us will give you..

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11:59pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.