Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor

The Role

Pass on your skills & experience to the students of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and join our busy Lighting Department. We are looking for an experienced theatre lighting professional to share in the training of our technical theatre students and to participate in the ongoing maintenance, upgrade and improvement of the Lighting Department.

The role will be primarily focussed on the mentoring and monitoring of the development of our TTSM students, giving regular assessments and feedback, and attending meetings in support of the students’ learning and welfare.

[Employer hidden] runs a two-year FDA course in Technical Theatre Arts and Stage Management, with an optional subsequent completion year to progress the award to a BA. We also train a small number of postgraduates on our MA in Performance Lighting Design. Teaching is distributed across all years, with the majority of the initial teaching taking place in the first year.

Much of the tuition is in the form of mentoring the students as they work on public productions in our three theatres, with this taking place from the start of the course.

The role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically, confidently and with care and attention to furthering [Employer hidden]’s goals of creating dedicated, confident and skilled Theatre Professionals.

Please see Job description for a full breakdown of duties.

The Team

The Lighting Department consists of the Head of lighting, Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor and regular freelance lighting designers, as well as a team of regular associate tutors. The team liaise with other technical departments and are line-managed by the Director of Technical Theatre Arts.

We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as disabled. [Employer hidden] is embarking on a journey to become an anti-racist institution and is committed to supporting candidates in their positions, ensuring that the workplace is safe and inclusive for all.

About [Employer hidden]

Founded in 1904, [Employer hidden] (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. [Employer hidden] training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to [Employer hidden].

We aim to be fair and equitable and enable dialogue in a world of rapidly changing demographics and evolving definitions of identity. Through our approach to teaching, learning and wider social engagement we foreground equitable and sustainable practice in a way that sets high standards and feeds expectations for fair and considerate behaviour both in [Employer hidden] and beyond. Our access and participation programme aims to remove any barriers that students from underrepresented groups may encounter so they are able to access and succeed on our courses, and progress into the industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for [Employer hidden], building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, focusing on key themes of training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement.

How to Apply

1) Send your updated CV and covering letter to [contact hidden]

2) Complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.

Your covering letter should show us how you meet the criteria for the role using evidence from your previous experience. Successful applicants will be shortlisted and invited for the interview.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 20 May 2026
Interview date: Thursday, 28 May 2026

If you have any questions please contact: Vlada Ursachi, HR Administrator, at [contact hidden] or +44 (0)20 7908 4895.

Equal Opportunities

[Employer hidden] is dedicated to Equal Opportunities and to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves. [Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff to share this commitment.