CTA Performing Arts is seeking an experienced musical theatre professional to join our team as Assistant Director and Choreographer, with a planned progression to Head of Musical Theatre. From January to July 2027, you'll work alongside founder Georgina Burns on our full-scale musical theatre production, Shrek Jr, for performers aged 4-18. You'll also support our Musical Theatre Elite Team as they prepare Shrek Jr. for the MTI Junior Theatre Festival in May 2027. The role can begin in December 2026 or January 2027. The aim is for the successful candidate to take over as Director and Choreographer of CTA's annual musical from September 2027, leading the production for the 2027-28 academic year. This is a long-term opportunity to grow into a key leadership role within an award-winning performing arts school. CTA was founded in 2008 by Georgina Burns. Our students have worked in Disney films, West End shows and number-one tours, and have gone on to prestigious dance, performing arts and drama schools. We deliver high-standard productions in an inclusive environment, welcoming performers with a range of experience. Recent achievements include training three young performers who played Young Cosette in Les Mis and training four Matildas. At the 2026 MTI Junior Theatre Festival, our team won the Adjudicator Award, Best Dance Performance and Best Individual Performance Awards. Rehearsals and classes are Fridays, 4:00-8:00 pm, and Saturdays, 2:00-7:15 pm. Classes take place in our own studios in Chiswick, with free parking available. Starting Pay: £30+ per hour with an increase once you take on the role's full responsibilities. - Strong musical theatre performance background; West End credentials are desirable. - From January to July 2027, assist Georgina Burns with directing and choreographing *Shrek*, gaining hands-on experience in how CTA develops and runs a large-scale musical production. Email your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] Deadline: 11.59pm on 30/11/2026Job Summary
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Job Requirements
- Experienced dancer and choreographer.
- Experience teaching, directing and choreographing children and young people in Musical Theatre productions.
- Confidence working with large casts of around 70 performers.
- Excellent organisation, communication and rehearsal-room leadership.
- A supportive, inclusive approach to performers with differing levels of experience.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, a good sense of humour and a genuine love of helping young people develop.
- Able to commit to the stated Friday and Saturday schedule and to grow into a long-term leadership role.
- This role is for someone ready whose focus is on teaching, directing and choreographing, rather than someone currently pursuing a performing career.Job Responsibilities
- Help guide and support performers aged 4-18, adapting direction and choreography to different ages, abilities and experience levels.
- Support the Musical Theatre Elite Team with rehearsals for *Shrek Jr.* and their preparation for the MTI Junior Theatre Festival in May 2027.
- Contribute to coordinating a double-cast production and help ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly.
- From September 2027, with the aim of taking the lead, direct and choreograph CTA's annual musical and take on the responsibilities of Head of Musical Theatre.Useful Links
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