Youth Theatre Practitioners
Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey
Youth Theatre Practitioners
£30
Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 11 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 62571fcbe13a432c99769a888a0741f9
Location ref: Farnham, Surrey
Full Job Description
Farnham Maltings is seeking a passionate, dedicated Youth Theatre Practitioners to lead our Senior Group (ages 11-14) and our Advanced group (age 14-18) on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are from 5-6.45pm and then 7-9pm respectively at Farnham Maltings. Renumeration: £30 p/h, Farnham Maltings is seeking a passionate, dedicated Youth Theatre Practitioners to lead our Senior Group (ages 11-14) and our Advanced group (age 14-18) on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are from 5-6.45pm and then 7-9pm respectively at Farnham Maltings., Objectives and Responsibilities
- To shape and plan an exciting youth theatre offer for children and young people in Farnham and the surrounding area.
- To design and deliver engaging weekly sessions for Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre.
- To provide support and monitor all Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre sessions.
- To promote Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre and nurture its ethos of support, company, and amplifying youth voice.
- To work with the Farnham Maltings team to ensure a safe experience for all stakeholders engaging with the Youth Theatre.
The ideal candidate would have professional theatre and/or performance experience alongside knowledge of working with this age group and share a love of developing communication skills and resilience with young people. Many of our youth theatre members are expanding their knowledge of drama and getting curious about developing their technique. Each term ends with an informal sharing of work in progress with an invited audience of friends and family, along with a more formal performance each summer., Proven experience (min. 2 years) in directing or facilitating theatre experiences for a range of ages Experience working with young people with additional needs Experience of directing youth theatre productions Current Safeguarding certificate Experience devising/planning youth theatre workshops Current First Aid certificate Skills in a wide range of theatrical styles and/or disciplines Directing experience Current DBS certificate or willingness to get one Experience of working in a production team Understanding/experience of best safeguarding practice