Footlights Macclesfield is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and inspiring Acting Teacher to join our team for our 2026 Summer School.
If you are passionate about helping children grow in confidence through the performing arts and love creating a fun, supportive and inclusive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Summer School Dates
Week 1: Monday 10th – Friday 14th August 2026
Week 2: Monday 17th – Friday 21st August 2026
Applicants may apply for one or both weeks. Hours Shifts are shared equally amongst the teaching team.
Core Summer School Hours: 9:30am–4:30pm each day, with a performance for parents at the end of each Friday.
We also offer wraparound care, with staff sharing these shifts fairly across the two weeks:
Morning wraparound: 8:30-9:30am
Afternoon wraparound: 4:30pm–5:30pm
Fridays: All staff work until 5:30pm to support the end-of-week performance.
Pay £600 per week
The Role As Acting Teacher, you will work alongside our singing and dance teachers to create an exciting week of musical theatre, culminating in a fully staged performance for family and friends each Friday.
Responsibilities include:
- Deliver engaging acting, drama and performance workshops for children aged 5–16 years.
- Teach acting techniques through games, improvisation, character work and script development.
- Direct scenes and help bring each week's production to life.
- Encourage confidence, creativity, teamwork and performance skills in every child.
- Support rehearsals throughout the week and prepare students for the Friday performance.
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide a safe, inclusive and positive environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and fellow staff.
- Assist with registration, supervision and general pastoral care where required.
About Footlights Macclesfield
Footlights is a multi-award-winning performing arts school where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, develop lifelong friendships and discover their potential through acting, singing and dance. At Footlights Macclesfield, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive and energetic environment where children of all abilities can thrive.
Our holiday schools are packed with creativity, fun and teamwork, ending each week with a fantastic performance that celebrates everything the children have achieved.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience teaching acting or drama to children and young people.
- A qualification in Acting, Drama, Musical Theatre or a related performing arts subject (preferred).
- Confident directing groups of children in rehearsals and performances.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic and reliable with a proactive attitude.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a creative team.
- Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one (assistance provided).
- A genuine passion for inspiring young people through the performing arts.
If you're ready to help create an unforgettable summer for our students, we'd love to welcome you to the Footlights Macclesfield team.
Pay: £600.00 per week
Benefits:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
