Person Specification
A – Application I – Interview
BCA job specification pack
ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Education and Qualifications
Degree or equivalent within relevant area of specialism –
Performing Arts, Drama, Theatre or Acting / A,I
Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one / A&I
Additional training or experience in Musical Theatre, Singing or
Vocal Coaching / A&I
Experience
A background in professional acting, theatre making or directing / I
Evidence of the ability to deliver consistently good or outstanding
teaching, learning and assessment
/ I
Experience of teaching with the 16-19 age group preparing for
practical performance assessments
/ A,I
Proven ability to motivate and inspire young performers from
diverse backgrounds
/ I
Experience of the pastoral care of students, monitoring their
achievements and attendance
/ I
Knowledge and Skills
Expertise in acting styles, character development, Physical theatre,
voice work and improvisation
/ I
Knowledge of influential practitioners like Stanislavski, Brecht,
Artaud among others and their methodologies
/ A,I
Knowledge of voice, movement and physical theatre techniques / A,I
Understanding classical, Contemporary, devised theatre and script-
based performances
/ I
A well-developed understanding of the needs of the 16-19 age group
both in full-time education and employment and of the professional
challenges by inner city students many of whom come from deprived
backgrounds
/ I
An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding young people
and vulnerable adults.
/ A,I
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal
boundaries with children and young people/vulnerable adults
/ I
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours ·
attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
/ I
Ability to teach on a range of courses in the subject area, specifically
Drama, Performing Arts and Musical Theatre
/ A,I
Ability to provide learning and tutorial support for students / I
Strong classroom management skills with emotional resilience and
the ability to maintain high expectations
/ I
Excellent planning, organisation, IT and administrative skills, the
ability to see projects through to a successful conclusion, and a
general high level of efficiency.
/ A,I
Excellent oral and written communication skills / A
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, ability to
promote and recruit for courses
/ I
Commitment
Passion for Drama and theatre education with the ability to inspire
creativity and professionalism in young performers
/ I
Demonstrate enthusiasm Aptitude for hard work, the ability to take
initiatives, a flexible approach and an ability to implement change.
/ I
