Company: Teacheroo
Location: St Andrews
Posted: May 1st, 2026
Job Title: LAMDA Tutor (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Director of Drama
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week which may vary subject to demand.
Hourly paid, term time, temporary, part-time contract, Maternity Cover from 15th August 2026 on or before 16th February 2027
Salary - £27.46 per hour, submitted via Timesheet.
Job Purpose
The post-holder is expected to uphold and actively promote the ethos of St Leonards. The Tutor of LAMDA will prepare pupils in Years 4 to 8 (either individually or in small groups) for the LAMDA examinations.
Key responsibilities
Teach the LAMDA syllabus on an individual or group basis to pupils who have enrolled.
Manage a timetable for Drama lessons within and outside of curriculum time, taking into account pupils’ other commitments.
Teach 30-minute lessons per day during school hours, during term time, as allocated by the Director of Drama.
Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parents, the Director of Drama and relevant staff regarding lesson times.
Prepare annual progress reports.
Enter pupils for the LAMDA exams and performances, as appropriate.
Assist the Director of Drama to produce LAMDA showcase events, as and when required.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties, and it is expected that the post-holder will participate in activities according to the needs of the School and for better fulfilment of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge/
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in Performance or Drama or a related subject.
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GTCS registered.
PGCE/PGDE qualification.
Experience
Experience of teaching Drama to a younger age range.
Skills/Competencies
An enthusiastic teaching practitioner.
Ability to create and deliver engaging and effective lessons.
Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Competent user of ICT, incorporating the use of ICT in lessons.
Interpersonal
Skills
Ability to work as part of the School team.
Approachable
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for planning own workload.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and keep to deadlines.
Sensitive to the needs of others and supportive when required.
Professional manner and appearance
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.
Applications should be made via email to and should include the completed application form, which can be downloaded from the school website via the link below.
Closing time and date for applications is 1200 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date..
Any questions may be directed to in the first instance.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and either hold or be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.
St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.
St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. xwzovoh Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).