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Theatre Graduate Assistant

Job details

Contract hours:
Basis: Full time
Salary: £17,672.72 per annum plus benefits and accommodation
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 8 March 2026, 11:59 pm

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a drama or theatre graduate who is looking to develop their skills in drama, directing and theatre production and design at one of the leading schools in the UK.

The Theatre and Drama departments at Uppingham are flourishing and produce a range of exciting productions such as Oliver, Working, Chicago, Romeo and Juliet, the Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime and Treasure Island.

The Theatre Graduate Assistant will support the Theatre and Drama departments with all aspects of drama and theatre as well as co-curricular and curriculum activities and practical work in the theatre. They will also act as a tutor in one of the school’s 15 boarding houses.

The appointment is for one year in the first instance and would particularly suit a recent graduate who intends to pursue a career in the theatre or performing arts education and who will benefit from the mentoring and experience available at Uppingham. Accommodation will be provided throughout the year.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.

Interviews: Friday, 13th March 2026

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Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.