Drama School Screen Acting Tutors
Kingdom School of Arts. Closing date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
About us:
Founded in 2012 by award-winning actor Ashley Walters and producer Nagajan Modhwadia, Kingdom School of Arts is a leading part-time drama school bridging training and industry. We deliver exceptional teaching alongside real industry opportunities, preparing actors for the realities of the business. Our diverse student body represents a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. Together, we're championing a more dynamic and representative industry.
About the Course:
This one-year, part-time screen acting course is designed to advance students' skills in the core disciplines of film and TV performance. Industry professionals guide students through practical exercises to develop their screen craft, preparing them to deliver a high-quality performance on a professional set.
Areas covered include: technical requirements on-set, analysing text for screen, embodying actions, listening and responding, emotional preparation, improvisation for screen, and self-tapes. The course culminates in filming two industry-standard showreel scenes.
Commitment & Cover:
Teaching takes place on Sundays during the autumn term:
Class 1 - 20th September
Class 2 - 27th September
Class 3 - 4th October
Class 4 - 11th October
Class 5 - 18th October
Break - 25th October
Break - 1st November
Class 6 - 8th November
Class 7 - 15th November
Class 8 - 22nd November
Class times: 1pm-4pm and 5pm-8pm (3-hour sessions).
Tutors must commit to all Sundays within their term. If cover is needed for any sessions, tutors will work collaboratively with the KSA team to arrange the most suitable cover tutor to ensure continuity and quality of teaching.
Contract & Pay:
Freelance / Term-by-term contract.
Rate: £32.50 per hour for teaching, plus additional rates for administrative work and end-of-term reports.
Deadline:
Wednesday, August 26th 6:00 PM
Job Requirements
Screen craft: A deep understanding of screen acting technique
Industry experience: Professional screen acting experience (or directing experience)
Teaching experience: Previous experience teaching or coaching adult actors for screen is highly desirable
Leadership: Confident leading ensemble-based exercises, camera work, and text-for-screen analysis
Professionalism: Punctual, reliable, organised, and aligned with Kingdom's commitment to excellence
Values fit: A passion for mentoring diverse talent and fostering a space where creativity and discipline coexist
Desirable: Experience developing syllabi, running professional workshops, or directing/filming showreels
Note: Directing experience is welcomed but not required - we're open to actors and directors alike
Job Responsibilities
Develop a scheme of work aligned with Kingdom's screen acting syllabus, selecting exercises and materials that deliver the term's learning objectives
Plan and deliver high-quality, developmental workshops for students (age 16+, no upper limit) across the term
Lead group exercises, scene work, and camera-based creative processes that develop both craft and confidence
Selecting material that achieves the syllabus goals (tried and tested options will be provided as support)
Guide students through filmed exercises, self-tape technique, and on-set/on-camera practice
Maintain a professional, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment consistent with Kingdom's ethos
Provide constructive feedback and monitor student growth throughout the term
Collaborate with the KSA team on term briefs, assessment criteria, and showreel goals
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Drama School Screen Acting Tutors
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Drama School Screen Acting Tutors
Job: Drama School Screen Acting Tutors
Organisation: Kingdom School of Arts.
Postcode: W4 1LY
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
[email protected]
Selection Process
• CV and materials review
• Virtual interview
• Potential in person teaching observation (live or mock)
- Contact name: Akira
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Kingdom School of Arts.
Kingdom School of Arts is a leading part-time drama school in London, founded in 2012 by multi-award-winning actor Ashley Walters and award-winning producer Nagajan Modhwadia. Our mission is to bridge the gap between training and the industry through accessible, high-quality actor training that reflects today’s creative landscape. We deliver rigorous, contemporary teaching led by working professionals, supporting a diverse community of emerging and established performers.