Lead Practitioner (Singing and Music)

A world-class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA - the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art - delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA's core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

We are currently seeking a versatile and creative individual to take on the Lead Practitioner role in our Singing and Music department.

As Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in the development of the syllabus for Music and Singing skills, prepare and deliver Music and Singing classes to the Acting and Musical Theatre students, and contribute to module development, as well as managing the Associate Teachers (Singing and Music) and freelance singing and music specialists.

The successful candidate will inspire, teach and support the next generation of actors and creatives. You will have demonstrable experience in a relevant pedagogical and/or industry context and the ability to create and maintain an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students.

Application Process

For a full job description, please visit .

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description; include any practical examples that you may have
• A CV
• A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to the HR Department at .

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday, 19th February 2025
Interview date: w/c 3rd March 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA, and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and those from other under-represented groups. We are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the children and adults who use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

LAMDA Limited, 155 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA, United Kingdom.
Registered in England No: 364456. Registered office: As address.
Registered Charity No: 312821.