At the Orpheus Centre, we support young disabled adults to discover what they can do - building confidence, independence and creative skills through the performing arts. Our work is bold, inclusive and life changing, and every member of our team plays a vital role in creating an environment where students feel listened to, supported and empowered to take centre stage. If you are passionate about inclusion, creativity and enabling people to defy expectations, this is your opportunity to be part of something truly special.
We are now seeking a passionate and creative Musical Theatre Tutor to join our Arts and Performance team.
Location: The Orpheus Centre, Godstone, Surrey Salary: £24,891.75 - £30,287.47 per annum (dependent on qualifications) Hours: 35 hours per week, 44 weeks per year Contract: Permanent
The Role
As Musical Theatre Tutor, you will deliver engaging, inclusive musical theatre sessions that enable learners to develop creative, vocational and life skills. You will act as Personal Tutor to the Musical Theatre major group, supporting learners' individual needs and aspirations, while contributing to a high quality and innovative curriculum.
You will teach approximately 18 hours per week, alongside planning, assessment, rehearsals, performances and pastoral support. Some evening and off site work will be required in line with curriculum needs.
Key Responsibilities Learner Support
- Act as Personal Tutor to Musical Theatre learners
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews
- Implement personalised support strategies in collaboration with SENCo and wellbeing teams
- Deliver weekly Musical Theatre sessions leading to accredited qualifications
- Plan, assess and track learner progress to required quality standards
- Maintain accurate and timely learning documentation
- Work collaboratively across education and care teams
Performance & Arts Development
- Develop innovative and inclusive musical theatre projects
- Support devised and rehearsal based work leading to performances
- Collaborate with external partners to promote the arts and disability awareness
- Develop learners' professional skills through auditions, rehearsals and performance
Wider Responsibilities
- Participate in induction, training and continuous professional development
- Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, equality and diversity standards at all times
About You
- Degree in a related performing arts subject (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification
- At least 2 years' experience working with young disabled people in arts and/or education
- Strong experience in performance devising and production
- Ability to inspire learners and lead performances to a high standard
- Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
- Flexible, collaborative and enthusiastic approach
- Car owner/driver
- PGCE
- Experience working with external partners
- Understanding of Ofsted and quality assurance processes
- Mentoring or coaching experience
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
£24,891.75 - £30,287.47 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
