Since 1911, we’ve delivered performing arts training – and we’re also its future. This means there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
Italia Conti is one of the UK’s leading performing arts colleges. We offer world-class vocational training in Musical Theatre, Dance and Acting at FE and HE level. Our journey is one of continual evolution and we are always seeking talented individuals to join our team.
For further information about the vacancies we currently have available, please look below.
Applicants must have an unblemished, proven record of success and share Italia Conti’s commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and promoting the performing arts. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online / public domain checks in accordance with safer recruitment procedures.
Application for vacant posts is by completion of our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms. The Application Form requires a Supporting Statement where applicants are asked to set out their interest in the role and how they meet the essential criteria for the post (akin to a covering letter). For this, we are happy to accept instead a short (no longer than 5 minutes) video should applicants prefer. Please complete both forms and send them, together with a link to a video where appropriate, to recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk, stating clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
Recruitment@Italiaconti.Co.Uk
Are you an accomplished Singing Tutor with experience of teaching at FE or HE level with a particular specialism in training students going into the professional Musical Theatre industry – and are you looking to make the next step in your career?
Are you at the cutting edge of vocal pedagogy with a flair for supporting students on their dynamic singing journeys? Are you equally at home behind a piano and able to coach students with an attention to musical detail?
Would you relish the opportunity to take a leading role in our singing provision for students on the Acting, Musical Theatre & Dance courses at one of Britain’s leading performing arts institutions?
We’re looking for an experienced Deputy Head of Singing to work alongside our established Head of Singing who has recently taken on broader managerial responsibilities within the School of Musical Theatre & Dance. You will be a lead practitioner within the school, championing quality, standards and the creative direction of the discipline within the curriculum.
It’s an impactful and varied role with responsibility for leading a large teaching team of 15 sessional tutors delivering group technical singing workshops and 1:1 singing provision across all of our courses. The post has administrative oversight over the weekly solo coaching provision (School of Musical Theatre and Dance) and the tutorial provision (School of Acting), including the recruitment and staffing of the 1:1 singing team. A key focus of the post will be ensuring that all students eligible for 1:1 singing tuition receive excellent and pedagogically sound tuition.
With over 700 students across all of our full-time courses, 450 of whom are musical theatre students that have a private 1:1 singing lesson each week, that’s no mean feat – but you will be joining a supportive and committed team. Our singing provision has gone from strength to strength in recent years and it’s something we take great pride in. We also have a Head of Music and Deputy Head of Music who will be close working colleagues, taking the lead on ensemble singing, musicianship, repertoire studies and musical direction.
An appreciation of the fact that some students’ primary study at Italia Conti may be on a Dance or Acting course is germane to success in the post. Establishing a supportive environment for performers who may not have as much experience or confidence in singing is key.
There could hardly be a more exciting time to join us at Italia Conti – in September 2022 we moved to a brand-new campus in Woking (with state of the arts facilities including 16 brand new Kawai pianos!). We are a friendly and collegial team and would love to hear from you if it is a challenge that would inspire you.
APPLICATIONS
For further details, download a full job description and person specification below. Please also download and complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and return both to us together. Please email recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk and state clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 6 March 2025, 6.00pm.
Interviews will take place in w/c 17 March 2025.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
“I have just graduated from Liverpool Theatre School with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. I wanted to do the BA Hons (Top Up) in Professional Arts Practice course to further develop my skills for the industry. It is the perfect balance between academic writing and creativity. I already have seen improvements, both in my academic and performing work, and I now really value the ability to critically reflect on past experiences in order to improve my current skills.”
“I have found that my first term at Italia Conti has been better than I could’ve imagined. I am working with driven, passionate, likeminded people within all different realms of the performing arts industry. I find that the course is very tailored to each individual and the content is broad enough to apply to everyone but specific enough to challenge each person within their abilities. I find the course to be a place where I can collaborate and interact with people who I’d never had met otherwise. I only look forward to what the next few months of the course bring and feel more motivated than ever.”
Current Student, Class of July 2024“The course is allowing me to reflect on my past practice, current position, and future endeavours. I really enjoy how flexible the course is, with regards to being able to tailor my studies to my own practice, enabling me to maximise the benefits of this on my future career. I expect my professional development to be impacted exponentially and I am excited to continue!”
“Italia Conti’s BA Top up course was the one for me! Creating a business in under 9 months has been a massive accomplishment! The course really helps shape your future, enables you to meet professional contacts to support your research, and gives you lots of time to understand the area of the industry you want to specialise in.”
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