Forest has a thriving Drama Department with a vibrant and ambitious programme of musical theatre and performance. Musical theatre plays a significant role in the creative and co-curricular life of the school.

Students receive weekly solo and group Musical Theatre lessons of varying lengths. The Visiting Teacher of Musical Theatre will teach pupils across the age range of the school, delivering engaging and challenging sessions that develop skills in acting, singing, movement, and performance. They will be able to inspire pupils at every stage of their development, from beginners discovering musical theatre for the first time to advanced performers preparing for further study in musical theatre, performing arts, or related disciplines.

The successful candidate will be confident in teaching a broad range of musical theatre styles and repertoire, encompassing both classic and contemporary works from stage and screen. They will foster strong technical foundations alongside creativity, performance confidence, and character development. Through both one-to-one and group teaching, they will prepare students for performances, showcases, productions, and, where appropriate, examinations with recognised awarding bodies.

They will play an active role in supporting the school’s vibrant co-curricular programme and contribute to the continued success of the thriving and ambitious Drama Department. 

Visiting Musical Theatre Teachers at Forest are responsible for communicating their timetables to students the week prior to each lesson, and for taking accurate registers of attendance.  

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:    

• Generous CPD budget               
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system               
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme       
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day               
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13               
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre             
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme        
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees               
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

 NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.