YOUNG GAIETY TUTOR 

 

The Gaiety School of Acting is actively seeking passionate, skilled and trained tutors who are interested in teaching Young Gaiety drama classes at the Gaiety School of Acting. 

GSA is seeking tutors with a speciality in 

Musical Theatre/ Acting/ Camera

 

Young Gaiety Tutor Responsibilities Include: 

 

• Working with the school to develop class content and plans    
• Delivery of 10 week class plan structure in advance to School Coordinator
• Keeping accurate records of attendance in class by students
• Providing a full update and student report to the Coordinator twice per term 
• Ensuring all Young Gaiety Rules and Regulations are adhered to by students whilst in the building
• Attending all mandatory training including annual Child Protection training
• Being courteous and helpful to all students, parent/guardians and school visitors

 

 

The successful applicant will ensure their classes are run according to Gaiety School Of Acting policies, guidelines and procedures and that the Gaiety School of Acting’s Guidelines For The Protection Of Children are implemented correctly.

 

Skills and Experience Required: 

 

• Fluent English 
• Enthusiastic and demonstrable passion for theatre 
• Possesses an acting qualification encompassing at least two years study. Certificate or Degree in Acting is preferred.
• Training in drama facilitation preferred but not essential
• Has at least one year prior experience of facilitating workshops and teaching drama to children aged 4-16 years
• Has prior experience of developing and delivering drama programmes for young people
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of the Gaiety School of Acting
• An ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and tact and a comfort in working with children is essential
• An ability to develop games and exercises that focus the student and improve

their performance skills

• The ability to plan and deliver ninety minute classes per term which achieve the aims set out in Young Gaiety guidelines

 

Terms of Employment:

 

Tutors get approached to do hours as and when needed and agreed in advance. 

 

To apply to be a Young Gaiety Tutor for The Gaiety School of Acting, simply email coordinator@gaietyschool.com with a cover letter and copy of your CV. 

 

Successful candidates will need to be Garda Vetted for the role and provide photographic ID. 

 

Deadline for applications 5pm 20 December 2024

 

Successful applicants will be called for interview the week of 13 Jan 2025