Graduate Director in Residence

We are looking for a Graduate Director in Residence for one year from the start of our Advent Term. If you are taking your first steps into a career in the Theatre, possibly as a graduate, this could be a wonderful opportunity as part of a portfolio of work.

This is a really exciting new role, working part-time during the school term with our pupils. We have a particularly strong history of links with the theatre. Our founder was Edward Alleyn, one of the key players in the Elizabethan theatre world, and we have a great number of alumni who have gone on to work in theatre both on and off stage.

Our productions are ambitious, creative, brave and forward thinking, and our pupils are talented and committed. We are fortunate also to have an outstanding theatre and superb resources and facilities.

Please visit our website here for the full job description and information about how to apply.

All staff enjoy access to superb facilities and resources, as well as a variety of great benefits which are detailed in our Working at Alleyn’s brochure.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 18 May, and interviews will be held at Alleyn’s on Thursday 22 May 2025.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, you are very welcome to contact the HR Department  020 8299 8009).

Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.