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Drama Practitioners - After School Clubs, Effectus Theatre

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 27, 2025
  •  Sara Jackson
  •  sara@effectustheatre.co.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of theatre makers? Effectus Theatre is looking for a talented Drama Teachers to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with industry knowledge of Theatre and Acting in performance.

Job Description

As an After-school club teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative lessons that ignite the creativity and imagination of our students. Your expertise will guide them through the basic aspects of performance and the rehearsal process. You will create at least one performance and one showcase per year with the children and young people.

After-school clubs take place in schools in Selby

You will teach for 1 - 1.15 hours per week

Pay £35

Your ability to share your industry insights and practical skills will be invaluable in preparing our students for the dynamic world of live theatre. Your enthusiasm and dedication will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of performance professionals, but will also have a focus on the development of life skills through performance training.

You will be a confident teacher with experience in working with children from 4 - 11 years. You will ideally have experience working with children and young people and have a strong background in performance.

Successful candidates will be offered freelance contracts which are conditional upon the candidate having or obtaining (we can provide your check, then you must register with the update service) a current DBS and the taking up of 2 references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from people whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our industry. We believe in the importance of representation and understand how crucial it is for the next generation to see people of all backgrounds inspiring them in theatre and film.

If you're passionate about your craft and eager to be part of an inclusive, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can redefine the future of our industry and inspire the next generation of artists and storytellers.

Job Requirements

A background in theatre

A director/teacher with experience in making live performances with children and young people.

All teachers will ideally have the below qualities:

Inspirational.

Dynamic personality.

Outstanding communication skills.

Fun/sense of humour.

Genuine passion for their subject and for teaching.

Punctuality and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

After-school clubs take place in schools in Selby

You will teach for 1 - 1.15 hours per week

Pay £35

You will be leading Drama workshops with children from 4 to 11 years, creating material that can ultimately be performed live. You will ideally have some experience working with children and young people.

You will be required to plan and deliver engaging, fun lessons to 4-11-year-olds, working on projects throughout the terms.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter (No more than 1 side of A4) or a short video (No more than 3 minutes).
Contact name: Sara Jackson
[email protected]

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