Jobs

STAFF RECRUITMENT

Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools. We offer professional vocational training at Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level in performance and production arts, alongside evening, weekend and holiday classes for all.

We present around 25 productions across the year including classic plays, new writing and musicals, and our studios, meeting rooms, theatres and workspace are available to hire.

Mountview in Peckham is a home for everyone – vocational students, young people and life-long learners, industry professionals and visitors alike – and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

We advertise all job vacancies on our website, so do check back for the latest opportunities.

Mountview is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds and value the positive impact that difference has on our institution.

CERT HE TUTOR (DANCE), LONDON (FIXED TERM TO APRIL 2025)

The CertHE Tutor is a key member of Mountview’s CertHE team, responsible for delivering dance classes across both CertHE pathways (Acting and Musical Theatre) at our London home in Peckham, assessing student learning and progression at that centre, and contributing to the development of the dance curriculum for the CertHE course across all delivery locations.

Reporting to the CertHE Course Leader, London, the post holder will help ensure that students receive the highest possible levels of tuition, guidance and support, and that training is responsive to students’ individual development and the needs of the professional creative industries.

SALARY: Circa £29K per annum, depending on experience

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 23 July at 9am

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and send your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form to to Paul-Ryan Carberry, Head of CertHE Training, paul-ryancarberry@mountview.org.uk, copying in Alistair Owen, People & Culture Manager, alistairowen@mountview.org.uk

Chair of the Board

With our current Chair, Dame Rosemary Squire, stepping down at the end of her term in January 2025, we are now seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to steer and drive the Board and Executive, increasing our output successfully and ensuring our sustainability.

A commitment of substantial time and energy will be required to undertake and fulfil the role. The appointment will be for an initial period of three years, with the option of an extension for one further term of three years, subject to the approval of Board. A process of regular board appraisal is undertaken.

The role is unremunerated, although incidental expenses can be paid.

This pack contains more information about the role of Chair of the Board.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9 September

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this important and exciting role, please send a covering letter (no more than two pages) and your CV to Florence Avis EA@mountview.org.uk

Development Committee Members

We are looking for new members to join our Development Committee, to support and champion fundraising at Mountview through the next period of our development.

We are keen to hear from applicants from any background who meet the Person Specification below, but are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with one or more of the following areas of expertise:

• Banking / Finance
• Law
• Private Equity
• Tech Industry
• Global Family Offices
• Those with strong connections to Trusts & Foundations
• Those with a strong connection to Peckham and its surrounding areas, including East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill

This pack contains more information about the role of the Development Committee at Mountview and how to become a member.

HOW TO APPLY: In the first instance, expressions of interest should be made to Charlotte Castle, Director of Advancement at charlottecastle@mountview.org.uk, detailing your suitability and interest in the role. An initial exploratory phone call will be scheduled to discuss your interest further.

Generation Next Facilitators

Mountview’s flagship programme for young people, Generation Next offers confidence and skills-building workshops for young people aged 6 – 18, mainly on Saturdays, in school term-time. A bursary scheme supports access to this initiative.

We are currently looking to expand our pool of freelance facilitators ahead of the autumn term 2024. We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers of acting, singing, dance, and musical theatre, and are always open to discussing the possible addition of activities that we don’t currently offer on the programme. We are also looking for Musical Directors to support our West End Workshops.

Generation Next Facilitators (General) – Job Description

Generation Next Facilitators (Musical Directors) – Job Description

CLOSING DATE: 30 August 2024

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in joining the Generation Next team, please send your current CV and a short note outlining your area of expertise and experience of working with young people to generationnext@mountview.org.uk