Company Description
The Performance Studios is a dynamic multi-award-winning creative hub in the heart of Lancaster, offering professional studio spaces, in-house events, and creative opportunities for young people and adults. As home to The Performance School, the organisation delivers high-quality training in singing, dancing, and acting, helping emerging performers build confidence and skills. The LAMDA qualification is an enriching extension to The Performance School's weekend classes and is delivered throughout the week via 1-1 lessons.
Role Description
The LAMDA Teacher / Performing Arts Teacher will deliver engaging, syllabus-based LAMDA and performing arts classes on a 1-1 basis with children and young people, ensuring lessons are well-structured, inclusive, and aligned with examination requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and preparing lessons, coaching learners for LAMDA exams and showcases, assessing progress, and providing constructive feedback to support each learner’s growth in acting, voice, and performance skills. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues to coordinate timetables, support studio events and performances, and contribute to a positive, safe, and creative learning environment. This is a part-time freelance role based at The Performance Studios in Lancaster, requiring regular week day availability in line with the studio's current LAMDA schedule.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong teaching skills, with experience in performing arts or LAMDA delivery and Arts Education, supported by effective lesson planning
- Ability to design and refine Curriculum Development for acting, voice, and performance, tailoring content for different age groups and abilities
- Practical experience in creative disciplines such as Acting, Singing, Dance, or related performance areas
- Recognised teaching qualification or performing arts certification (e.g., LAMDA or equivalent), and experience preparing learners for exams or public performances
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organisational skills, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team, maintain accurate records of learner progress, and engage positively with families and the wider community
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to regular weekly teaching rather than occasional/ad-hoc sessions?
- Do you have an existing Enhanced DBS certificate suitable for working with children?
- How many years' experience do you have teaching LAMDA or acting/performance to children and young people?
Work Location: In person
