Youth Theatre Assistant

Coombe Boys' School, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17.43 Hourly C3 £17.43 p/h

Youth Theatre Assistant job summary

Coombe Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA)

Start date: As soon as possible

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Youth Theatre Assistant to join our creative team. This role is perfect for someone confident teaching singing to young performers and able to support rehearsals from the piano. You’ll help nurture vocal technique, musical confidence, and ensemble skills in a lively, supportive theatre environment. If you’re passionate about musical theatre, great with young people, and happiest with your hands on the keys, we’d love to hear from you. The suitable candidate will join our team on Saturdays teaching students aged 9-18, from 9:00am-4:00pm.

The right person must have:

• Enhanced DBS, or be willing to get one

• Passion and energy for performance work

• Enjoy working with children aged 9-18

• A base in or around Kingston-Upon-Thames

The assistant will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the planning and delivery of theatre workshops/rehearsals across a term

• Supporting the Director as necessary throughout the workshop/rehearsals

• Taking a record of attendance

• Assisting with any set up before and after sessions

• Joining in with and leading group games and exercises

Closing date: 10am, Sunday 12th April 2026

NO AGENCIES

NO CVs

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Coombe Boys' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1030 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coombe Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coombe-boys-school

Coombe Boys’ is a popular and highly successful non-selective 11-18 school that is federated with Coombe Girls’ School and three local primary schools to comprise the Coombe Academy Trust, based in New Malden. Coombe Boys’ has approximately 1,000 students on roll, including a mixed sixth form.

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