Senior Learning Manager

Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking Senior Learning Manager on a permanent, full-time basis.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:
The Senior Learning Manager works closely with the Director of Education (Learning & Family) to create Shakespeare education content for 3–19-year-olds, their teachers and families. They will help to ensure the programmes and projects for students and teachers are inclusive of a consistently high quality, complement curriculum, meet the learning objectives of each group, and respond to the demands of the changing educational landscape.
The skills:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher of English or Drama, ideally with State School experience and with extensive practical knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and themes. We are looking for someone who has leadership experience specifically goal-setting and performance management. The person in post will experience working within the Arts/Culture/Heritage sector and an interest and/or specialism in social justice, diversity & inclusion. For the full person specification please download the job description.

The Learning Department:
The term “Learning” is used to refer to all programmes and projects that engage with young people and their teachers and carers in formal and informal settings. These include workshops on site as part of the Lively Action programme, Continuing Professional Development courses for teachers, outreach in schools, Youth Theatre & Young Company Workshops and family theatre & events. Projects are mostly delivered by a team of Globe Education Practitioners and comprise of in-person and online delivery.  

Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from our website linked below.
To apply, please complete the online application form.
In the Supporting Statement/Cover Letter section of the online application form please outline how you meet the criteria in the person specification of the job description and ensure you answer the following question:
What is your understanding of social justice and how would you approach addressing inequalities in Education through the Globe’s work?
Application deadline is 10.00am on Monday 29 April 2024   
Interviews will aim to take place week commencing 6 May 2024

We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have a query, please email recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com.
Should you need the application form in an alternate format please email the team at recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com