Careers Opportunities with Centre Stage
[Updated September 2024]

Centre Stage School of the Arts is at the forefront of performing arts education in Singapore. Established 25 years ago, we have grown to teach and inspire generations of students through our programs in drama, musical theatre, dance, and singing. Our courses are designed to foster creativity and develop professional skills in actors, singers, and dancers and in Arts related industries. 

This year, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re thrilled to reflect on our journey and the launch of new initiatives to enhance our students’ experiences. Our passionate team of over twenty talented individuals has cultivated a dynamic and supportive environment, making Centre Stage School of the Arts an exceptional place to learn and grow.

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants who are passionate about the Creative & Performing Arts and are about bringing out the best in every child. Those looking to be part of a team whose collective aim is to build confidence and assist in the overall development of all children throughout their life, from Babies to Adults. We look for those that are inspirational, imaginative and know their craft. Individuals who are hardworking and reliable, who possess stamina and energy and the ability to multi-task whilst working as a team in our busy centre.

Applicants must possess both experience and qualifications applicable to the job, and Centre Stage can offer ongoing professional development with teacher training courses. (TCL, PHCE and iPGCE)

If you think you have these qualities, experience and qualifications, please contact Alison at ali@centre-stage.com. Please title the email “Recruitment + Your Name.”

At the moment, we have several varied positions that we are looking to fill: 

1. RAD Ballet & Dance Teacher (Full Time or Part Time – Please see the times needed below) – January 2025 Start – December 2024 Handover Period
2. Assistant Teacher (Full Time) – Current Applications – September/October 2024 Start
3. Front Office: Admin, Reception & Customer Care Representative/Coordinator (Full Time) – January 2025 Start – November/December 2024 Handover Period
4. Creative Musical Theatre Teacher (Freelance) – Current & Ongoing Applications
5. Creative Drama Teacher (Freelance) – Current & Ongoing Applications

1. RAD Ballet & Dance Teacher Required – Start January 2025

This person needs to be passionate about dance and movement and have the ability & experience to teach other dance styles to little ones & up through the ages – We are looking for a Teacher who can teach, inspire and enthuse students with the love of dance and prepare and enter our ballet students for RAD exams, working with young dancers upwards.

The school also has a thriving Musical Theatre and Drama departments so the ability to teach across departments, would be considered an advantage.

Qualifications:

EITHER – a degree or diploma in dance/performing arts linked with either a teaching qualification or significant teaching experience. OR a degree or diploma in education and the relevant dance experience.

Non Singapore Citizens – If applying from outside of Singapore  – A diploma is not acceptable a degree is required in order to get the relevant work pass to work in Singapore.

Contract: 

Part-Time 1 academic yr Commitment – Starting January 2025

Full-Time – 2 academic yr Commitment – Starting January 2025 

All candidates – must have DBS (previously CRB) UK police check, or Singapore, home country equivalent.

Please send all enquiries to Alison at ali@centre-stage.com

2. Full-Time Creative Arts Assistant Teachers

Full Time:
Contract – 2 years – Opportunities to renew

Overall Responsibilities:
Working alongside the Teaching team to provide support in Early Years/Drama/Arts and Crafts/Classes/ Holiday Programmes/ Workshops/Shows and Events.

Job Responsibilities
Role is to support the teacher to maintain a safe learning space and help create a fun and supportive environment.
Provide support  & encouragement within class,  in developing a student’s social & emotional skills.

Responsibilities – Practical day-to-day tasks:
In classes:
Setting up of the pre-school equipment and course activities in the studios prior to the classes.
Carry out routine care duties.
Classes are drama or dance focused – include singing, story-telling, role play, puppetry – Involved and assist in playing out the stories, characters and bringing to life the situations in Creative dramas.
Assist within classes (workshops/parties/ Holiday Programmes & Back Stage for shows).
Help with supervision during rehearsals.
Use positive discipline techniques at all times.

In Planning & Preparation: Resource & Event organisation, planning and preparation   
Assist in preparing resources, arts and crafts materials and helping to implement them in the classes alongside the teachers.
Assist with planning arts and crafts ready for Holiday programmes.
Assist in preparing Theatre props/scenery for shows.
Responsible for the upkeep and organisation of teaching resources/arts and craft materials.
Maintain appearance/decoration of the studios and displays and during times of festivals.

Child development
Help in supporting development social and emotional skills.
Be able to articulate the benefits of the program to the parents.
Maintain and build a good relationship with children, parents and teachers.
Attend staff meetings.
Attend Training.
Be willing and be prepared to undertake training and professional development activities in-house and outside of Centre Stage.

Job Requirement:
You must love working with children!
A passion for the arts and education
Must be a good team player
Reliable
Dedicated
Adaptable and flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Possess a warm, friendly. open personality
Professional manner
Good work ethic
Good spoken and written English skills
Good communication skills
Need to enjoy the arts
Have an artistic eye
Display good organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be self-motivated to do well
Be a good role model
Willing and able to support/implement the Centre stage ethos
Experience – Work experience in an arts or childcare environment is an advantage
Those without O levels/GCSE’s may be considered for AT positions.
Working Hours – 44 hr. week
Two days Off – Sunday + 1 day during the week

Candidate must be able to commit to Saturdays
Location One North

Job Highlights
Attractive remuneration, a fun creative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
Join a creative, friendly team.
Opportunities to Develop your career further working with Children and within the arts

Salary: Dependent on age, experience and qualifications.

Assistant Teachers at Centre Stage
Our Assistant Teachers are important to the work we do and provide an essential support system for children and young people within our arts education.

The kind of people we are looking for are good at engaging naturally with children and young people. Those that are dynamic, enthusiastic, reliable, enthusiastic, friendly, and warm, artistic, organised, possess strong communication skills and an ability to be self-motivated and committed to support all our programmes, workshops etc.

Our Assistant Teachers should fully participate and actively work together with the team, on all events and in furthering  Centre Stage work and company vision and ethos, maintaining standards.

Centre Stage is committed to safeguarding and employees are required to have certificates in or attend training in this area,  implement safe working practices, and share the same attention and commitment to child protection and safeguarding.

Employment – We also follow safe recruitment practices and rigorous checks. We require supporting references, child protection, criminal and identity checks.

Ideal but not essential:

GCE ‘O’Levels.
A Certificate or Diploma in Education or equivalent, or working towards a relevant qualification.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a school/arts centre setting.

3. Front Office: Admin, Reception & Customer Care Representative/Coordinator – January 2025 Start – November/December 2024 Handover period 

Job Overview: Centre Stage School of the Arts is looking for a person to fill an important role in our centre. This person is a key member of our team and the first person our parents meet when they walk through the door –  The first impression families receive. A bright, helpful, positive, friendly person, with excellent interpersonal skills, a caring attitude and attentive customer service. Able to provide administrative support to teachers, and parents. A reliable team member with a strong work ethic. A passion for the arts, and child education, is also an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception: Meet & Greet: Welcome students, parents & visitors to our Centre and help out with front of house duties for occasional productions, shows and events.

Customer Care: To engage with new and current families, helping them find the right course & pathway for their child. Understand all our classes/courses to be able to confidently explain and to assist in marketing and sales to increase student enrolment

Communication:  To handle in-person inquiries & phone calls. Respond to and write emails, ( good spoken and written English is important)

Administrative Tasks: Manage student registration process,  attendance records, payment processing, perform basic admin and basic book keeping duties, liaising with accounts dept .

Scheduling: To help coordinate individual teaching sessions,  schedules and appointments for teachers, staff, and students,

Reception/Office Areas: Provide organisation & logistics support. Help keep the reception area neat, tidy, organized, and welcoming.  Work together with the team to help maintain general levels of tidiness, in the communal areas,  manage and maintain orders and supplies: stationary, photocopy ink, uniforms etc

Team Support: Provide the teaching team with administrative support.

Working at Centre Stage: 

Centre Stage aims to foster a family friendly, hardworking, and supportive environment. A culture of working together as a team towards the same goals. We look for passionate, skilled individuals, with stamina and an excellent work ethic, to join the team.  We aim to create and provide a respectful, caring, work place, where  personal development,  individual and team ideas and contributions are encouraged and valued.

What we are looking for:
The ideal person should possess the following attributes:

Be kind, friendly and work hard

Have excellent communication skills

Good spoken and written English ( fluent in other languages is also very helpful)

Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to be welcoming, respectful and connect with families from the many different, countries, cultures and backgrounds.

Be self motivated, responsible and take initiative – Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to work quickly, carefully and efficiently at all times especially in the fast paced periods – Beginnings and ends of terms, during events and performance periods

Have a positive attitude and desire to learn – be able to accept feedback

Be organised, consistent, diligent, methodical with a systematic approach

Be confident and skilled in computer, office management systems and software listed below

Proficiency in using Google products – Drive, docs, forms, sheets, calender etc and Microsoft Office

Preferably have at least 2 years experience within customer care, administration and/or reception duties and/or relevant areas of work

Benefits 

Annual Leave 20 days

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Personal development

Career pathways

Medical benefits

Unique and friendly work culture

Working Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 9 am – 6:30 pm

Some flexibility required on Saturdays and Sundays (for events)  by request and mutual agreement

Start Date:

Job starting in January, ideally with a handover period in November/December

4. Freelance Musical Theatre Teacher – 1 Year Contract 

Requirements:

Must have: A degree – preferably in the arts or performance

Only Interested in serious applicants – those who love working with children, enthusiastic, committed, capable, adaptable, reliable, possess broad skills and are passionate about the arts.

Hourly rate for teaching and administrative work

Supply: Covering letter, CV and 2 referees contact details to Alison Tompkins at ali@centre-stage.com

To join – a creative team of professionals, passionate about arts for everyone.  Working with like minded people towards the same goal and aims of the company. Able to work as a collaborative team Directing, Choreographing, Costuming and Creating Set for Annual Productions and Class Presentations

5: Freelance Creative Drama Teacher

Requirements:

Must have: A degree – preferably in the arts or performance

Must have: DBS (previously CRB) UK police check or home country equivalent.

Only Interested in serious applicants – those who love working with children, enthusiastic, committed, capable, adaptable, reliable, possess broad skills and are passionate about the arts.

8-10 weeks leave per academic year

Supply: Covering letter, CV and 3 referees contact details to Alison Tompkins at ali@centre-stage.com

To join – a creative team of professionals, passionate about arts for everyone.  Working with like minded people towards the same goal and aims of the company. Able to work as a collaborative team Directing, Choreographing, Costuming and Creating Set for Annual Productions and Class Presentations