Ratzcool Recruitment

 

Job Title	Singing Practitioner
Responsible to	Ratzcool Principal

 

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To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to info@ratzcool.co.uk.

The deadline for responding is 31st July at the latest.

Teaching begins when the term commences;  September 2025.

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Job Purpose

 

We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and passionate Singing Practitioner to join our team at the Wisbech School of Performing Arts. This exciting opportunity involves teaching and inspiring young performers aged 5–18.
This role will primarily involve teaching on one weekday evening and Saturdays, with additional paid opportunities available during school holidays through our seasonal workshops.
You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a flair for engaging children of all ages, and a passion for youth theatre. You’ll design and deliver fun, skill-based singing lessons, contribute to performances and workshops, and uphold the professional values of Ratzcool.

 

Organisation

The Wisbech School of Performing Arts (WISPA) is a subsidiary of The Wisbech Theatre Trust. WISPA is a separate company and as such an employee of WISPA is not an employee of The Wisbech Theatre Trust despite the close working relationship between the two.

Ratzcool teach young people from 5yrs - 18yrs to perform with confidence and skill. Saturday classes offer courses in Musical Theatre (acting, singing and movement). Weekday classes are offered in Stage Acting, Media (Screen Acting + Film Making), and our award-winning Young Company.  

With regular performance opportunities students build confidence, make friends, and learn useful skills for both the stage and beyond! Every year Ratzcool holds a showcase to demonstrate their achievements to family and friends during a school year, alongside this there are musical workshops and plays that are presented for the wider public. 

 

About the Role:

We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and passionate Singing Practitioner to join our team at the Wisbech School of Performing Arts. This exciting opportunity involves teaching and inspiring young performers aged 5–18.
This role will primarily involve teaching on one weekday evening and Saturdays, with additional paid opportunities available during school holidays through our seasonal workshops.
You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a flair for engaging children of all ages, and a passion for youth theatre. You’ll design and deliver fun, skill-based singing lessons, contribute to performances and workshops, and uphold the professional values of Ratzcool.

 

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience teaching singing to children and teens (ages 5–18)
• Confident piano skills and the ability to read music
• Experience working with or producing youth theatre productions
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and a desire to make a difference

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate singing lessons as part of our termly curriculum
• Support wider performance opportunities including shows, trips, and workshops
• Work closely with the WISPA safeguarding team to maintain high welfare standards
• Contribute to holiday workshops (paid separately) and promotional events

 

Working Pattern:

• This role requires regular commitment on one weekday evening and Saturdays from 
  1:00 PM to 3:15 PM, with occasional sessions extending until 4:30 PM as required.
• Additional paid opportunities during school holidays

 

Benefits:

• Enrolment into a company pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Holiday allowance (28 days pro-rata, including bank holidays)
• A fun, rewarding teaching environment with opportunities to grow

 

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about theatre education and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at info@ratzcool.co.uk