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Talking Tales Project Manager (freelance role), Polka Theatre

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Job Summary

Our Talking Tales project is a new fully funded 2-year CPD drama programme, working with School Leadership teams and teachers to improve oracy skills in KS1 pupils that will support learning in all areas of the curriculum. £27,000 total fee (180 days at £150 per day) Dates June 2024 – August 2026

Job Description

The project combines Teacher CPD sessions, practitioner led drama workshops for pupils, teacher resource packs and mentoring in the first year. This will be followed by top-up CPD and support sessions to empower lead teachers to deliver supported training to the wider team to ensure all staff can integrate opportunities for developing Oracy into all lessons.

Please note the first year of project will be weighted to a higher percentage of working days, especially during June - September 2024 for project set up - we are happy to discuss this in more detail at interview stage.

Job Requirements

  1. Significant experience of project management in the arts, culture or heritage sectors.

  2. Experienced at partnership working with schools/other education providers and knowledgeable about the context in which they work.

  3. Significant experience in workshop planning and drama facilitation for children in Key Stage 1 (ages 4 - 7 years)

  4. Excellent knowledge of the current arts and cultural education environment.

  5. Strong experience of evaluating processes including; collecting, recording and analysing data and other monitoring information.

  6. Excellent verbal communication, presentation and written skills.

  7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and a track record of delivery.

  8. Ability to deal with a diverse range of people at all levels using tact, diplomacy and patience.

  9. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

  10. A passion for the arts, in particular work with children, early years and families.

Job Responsibilities

Working with the Head of Creative Learning, the Talking Tales Project Manager will lead on the management of the full project including creating the CPD sessions, school workshops and teacher resource packs. They will manage all communication with all stakeholders and will be responsible for designing robust evaluation processes to be followed throughout the project.

Please see our recruitment pack for a full list of the specific duties.

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How to Apply

Please visit our website for the recruitment pack with full details.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 8 May 2024 Interviews: Week beginning 12 May 2024
Ideal start date: Monday 2 June 2024

Please complete and send the following to Polly Simmonds, Head of Creative Learning, at polly@polkatheatre.com or post it to them at Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB. Remember to include Talking Tales Project Manager as your email subject line or on the envelope.

• Current CV and short cover letter telling us how you meet the Person Specification.
• If you would prefer, you are welcome to send us a short video or audio file (no longer than 5 mins), telling us about yourself, your current and previous job roles and/or work experience, as well as your knowledge, skills and experience.

Please also complete/send us:
• Privacy notice form – download it, as a Word document, from our website.
• Complete our anonymous Equality Monitoring survey by visiting Survey Monkey.

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