Wycombe Swan
- Contact name: Alexis Rendel
- Contact email: [email protected]
Job Summary
Job Description
The Youth Theatre is a popular term-time programme, focussing on performance and the development of drama and other creative skills whilst helping participants to achieve goals, improve communication skills, boost confidence and self-esteem, and improve resilience.
We are keen to find a candidate who embodies the values of inclusivity, creation of supportive environments, and the promotion of upskilling, wellbeing, and access to the arts.
Please only apply if you are available on Monday evenings during term time.
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can:
Support in delivery of high-quality participatory drama workshops
Facilitate sessions with young people, supporting participants to devise and perform their own work
Support young people to develop and apply their creative skills
Work collaboratively with the Lead Drama Facilitator to develop facilitation skills
Ensure participants are supported to work towards their goals
Evaluate each term’s activities and implement actions in future work
Develop positive relationships with participants and their parents/guardians
The Youth Theatre runs on Mondays during term time and is split into two groups:
Juniors – age 7 to Year 7 (5.30pm-7pm)
Seniors – Year 8 to age 18 (7pm-9pm)
Hours: You will need to be available on Monday evenings during the school term time (5.30pm-9pm).
Fee: You will only be paid for the hours that you work. The rate is £15-£17 per hour, depending on experience.
Start date: September 2026.
Job Requirements
About You
We’re looking for someone who has the following essential skills:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of taking part in drama workshops and/or theatre projects
Experience of working with young people
Can work collaboratively with young people and support young people with some additional needs
Demonstrative experience in working as part of a team
Your Experience
Desirable skills and/or qualifications include:
Paid and/or unpaid experience running youth arts workshops
Safeguarding trained
First Aid trained
Enhanced DBS certificate
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