Work With Us
Check out all our current open job positions below, including details of how to apply and job specifications.
We are also constantly on the look out for people to join our creatives teams, whether its stage managing, operating tech, sourcing costumes or helping on Front of House for shows to name just a few ideas. We want to hear from you by emailing info@southsidetheatre.com!
We are currently have the following opportunities open:
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Performing Arts Teachers
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LAMDA Tutors
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Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering
Performing Arts Teachers
South Side Theatre Academy are on the search for new Performing Arts Teachers to join our ever-growing team at an exciting point in South Side’s development. The successful candidate will work with our Artistic Director, delivering Weekly Academy performing arts classes for 4–18-year-olds every during term time, alongside assisting on holiday projects, attending trips and musical directing on productions.
Due to the nature of the work, with young people, the suitable candidate must hold a valid enhanced DBS check or be willing to obtain one.
Terms of Contract Rolling Freelance
Salary£25 an hour (Leading classes), £20 an hour (Assisting classes)
Location Various rehearsal locations in Surbiton & Chessington
Start Date January 2026
Working Arrangements Current available hours – Mondays 5-8pm and Saturdays 9-11:30am
Reporting to Artistic Director
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We want everyone who believes they meet the person specification to feel comfortable and confident applying for this role. It is our responsibility to make the application process accessible – please contact Toby Ward-Smith on info@southsidetheatre.com if you require this pack in a different format, or would like to apply in a way that works better for you.
Applying
We want you to feel comfortable in the way you apply.
To apply you can either send us:
1. A cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how you meet the job specification (no more than 2 A4 pages).
2. A PowerPoint Presentation outlining why you would like to work with us and how you meet the job specification.
3. A Video discussing why you would like to work with us and how you meet the job specification (no more than 5 minutes).
Please also send a copy of your CV and a completed Equal Opportunities Form to info@southsidetheatre.com with the subject: [Your Name], Performing Arts Teacher.
Applications close at 12pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025, with interviews taking place on the week of 1st & 8th December. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. South Side reserves the right to close the job post earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Access information: if you require the Job Pack in a different format please call us on 079300 05073 or email info@southsidetheatre.com.
Equalities information: South Side Theatre Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills to apply, as per our equal opportunities policy.