Teacher of LAMDA (Bank)

The Appointment

From September 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled LAMDA Teacher to deliver high‑quality lessons to pupils in individual or small‑group settings. The successful candidate will inspire confidence, nurture performance skills, and prepare students effectively for LAMDA examinations through weekly or fortnightly sessions.

Job Title: Teacher of LAMDA (Bank)

Reports to: Director of Drama & Dance

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that appropriate preparation and practice work is set for pupils between classes.
• To enter pupils for suitable LAMDA qualifications including the sourcing of appropriate monologues, duologues and scenes, in consultation with the Director of Drama & Dance.
• To keep the Director of Drama & Dance informed of pupils’ progress through regular informal updates.
• To provide parents with updates on pupils’ progress through end‑of‑term reports.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Possess a LAMDA teaching qualification or equivalent (e.g., LAMDA Teaching Diploma or recognised speech and drama teaching certification).
• Experience preparing pupils for LAMDA examinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and engagement.
• Ability to deliver effective one‑to‑one and small‑group teaching.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.

Desirable

• Possess a relevant degree in Drama, Performing Arts, English, or a related discipline.
• Additional training in voice, speech, or performance techniques.
• Experience teaching a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience within a school or educational setting.
• Familiarity with multiple LAMDA strands (e.g., Acting, Verse & Prose, Public Speaking).
• Ability to contribute creatively to the wider Drama & Dance department.

This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to [contact hidden]

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Director of Drama and Dance, Matt Smith, at: [contact hidden].

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.