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• Salary: £37,694 to £54,893 per annum

• Post Type: Full Time

• Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 17 August 2026

• Interview Date: Wednesday 02 September 2026

• Reference: 030726

We are seeking an experienced teacher of acting who will contribute to the teaching and assessment of acting across our programmes from Foundation through BA, MA and MFA. The post holder will teach a range of classes in acting fundamentals and collaborative principles and will have experience of broad, rigorous actor training with strong knowledge of key methodologies which may include Lecoq, Michael Chekhov, Stanislavski, Meisner, Viewpoints, and others. Depending on individual skillsets and interests, the post holder may also lead devised/adaptation rehearsal projects, with potential opportunities to direct in-house and public productions. Experience of screen acting technique would be desirable.

We are actively committed to attracting a broad range of talent to help build a diverse and inclusive staff community at GSA. We recognise the importance of creating and sustaining a working environment where individuals from different backgrounds feel valued, respected and able to contribute fully, and we continue to develop our approach in this area. We are taking steps to identify and reduce potential barriers that may be experienced by staff, applicants and students.

Steps taken include using inclusive recruitment practices such as diverse selection panels where possible, providing training to support fair decision-making, and assessing candidates against clear and relevant criteria. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently under-represented, including people from the Global Majority, disabled people, and those who identify as women, non-binary or trans.

If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would like to join our team then please apply. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Jaq Bessell at j.bessell@gsa.surrey.ac.uk or Prof Catherine McNamara c.mcnamara@gsa.surrey.ac.uk

How to apply

Please apply including your CV via the University of Surrey website, where you will be asked to complete some criteria questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.

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Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2^nd September.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications.

Further details
Job Description

• Salary: £32,080 to £38,784 per annum

• Post Type: Full Time

• Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 20 July 2026

• Interview Date: Wednesday 05 August 2026

• Reference: 028126

The Scenic Workshop Supervisor provides technical expertise and support for the delivery and realisation of production designs. A key aspect of the role is supporting students across two production courses, helping them develop practical skills through the application of scenic construction processes and industry-standard procedures.

Providing an excellent student experience is central to everything we do. The role will include teaching support for carpentry classes and delivering practical skills training to production students. The workshop is equipped with a wide range of carpentry and metalworking machinery, including welding equipment and a CNC router.

Working closely with the Scenic Arts Supervisor, the postholder will contribute to the delivery of all scenic elements for productions. Responsibilities include supervising, demonstrating and mentoring students and freelance staff, maintaining and repairing equipment, liaising with colleagues across the production team, and ensuring projects are completed safely and on schedule.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a workshop environment, together with onsite build experience and strong carpentry and metalworking skills gained in theatre, live events or a related industry. Experience of working within a conservatoire or higher education setting would be advantageous.

You will be an experienced scenic construction professional with good organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills, and an understanding of current practices and techniques in theatre and entertainment production. You will be able to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and take responsibility for supporting students and freelance staff.

You will also have up-to-date knowledge of health and safety requirements and a commitment to promoting safe, inclusive working practices.

We are actively committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse staff team at the GSA. We understand creating and maintaining a work environment in which all social groups are represented and moreover, feel safe and respected, is something we must work at. We do not take this for granted. We see anti-racism and anti-discrimination more broadly as a life-long commitment. We are working towards removing all barriers that staff, applicants and students may experience. Steps taken include having gender-balanced and racially diverse panels, undertaking anti-racism training and unconscious bias training and considering all candidates against a clear, realistic and well-defined person specification. We would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from the Global majority, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans.  

How to apply

Please apply through the University of Surrey website with a CV and an optional cover letter. You will also be asked to answer questions to help us assess your suitability for the role.

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Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 5th August.

Further details
Job Description

If you are interested in working with GSA on a freelance or permanent basis or would like to learn more, we invite you to register your interest via email to gsaenquiries@gsa.surrey.ac.uk and we will follow up to organise an informal discussion.