Operations Supervisor / Instructor

The Role Next Act is recruiting an Operations Supervisor / Instructor to combine day-to-day operational management of Next Act with direct delivery of specialist drama and performing arts instruction. This is a full-time, on-island role. Key Responsibilities

• Instructing and coaching drama and performing arts across all age bands (3 to 17), in one-to-one, small group and cohort settings.
• Preparing candidates for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) assessments under Next Act's Private Centre registration.
• Designing and delivering extra-curricular enrichment programmes, in-school workshops, holiday camps and community sessions.
• Developing term programmes, session plans, and instructor resources for cohort groups across the 3 to 17 age range.
• Directing and rehearsing showcase performances, in-school productions and freelance direction work for partner schools.
• Delivering TIE productions on social, emotional and community-wellbeing themes, in collaboration with schools and Cayman charities.
• Advising and consulting with partner schools on drama, applied theatre and inclusive performing arts practice.
• Supervising Next Act's day-to-day operations, including scheduling, participant enrolment, venue logistics and family communications.
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are maintained across all delivery.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A specialist qualification in Drama (BA Hons or equivalent).
• A recognised teaching or coaching qualification, ideally at postgraduate level (for example PGCE with a Drama specialism).
• Substantial practical experience (a minimum of seven years) of instructing drama and performing arts to children and young people
• Proven experience of inclusive practice with children who have additional learning needs and social emotional needs.
• Demonstrated experience of designing structured drama programmes, including participant progression frameworks and age-differentiated content.
• Experience of directing and rehearsing school productions and public showcases.
• Alignment with Next Act's five core values (Self-Advocacy, Diversity, Community-Driven, Empathy, Imaginative) and commitment to inclusive, participant-centred practice.
• Signed and sealed Cayman Islands Police Clearance Certificate
• Recognised child protection certification (for example Darkness to Light).
• Current CPR certification.

How to Apply Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV and covering letter, along with copies of relevant qualifications, to: Annabelle dela Cruz-Ting Email: director@nextact.ky Telephone: +1 (345) 925-7219