Trafalgar Entertainment Trust - Churchill Theatre
Job: Freelance Director/Facilitator Churchill Theatre
Job: Freelance Director/Facilitator Churchill Theatre
Organisation: Trafalgar Entertainment Trust – Churchill Theatre
Postcode: BR1 1HA
- Job Title: Freelance Director/Facilitator Churchill Theatre
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
Working within the Creative Learning Dept of the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, we are recruiting for the position of Co-Director/Facilitator for our Young Company 2 classes held on Wednesday evenings during school term times.
HOURS: 2 per week during term time (3 x 11 week terms) with additional hours for rehersals ahead of performances as required.
You will be working alongside an experienced facilitator in each of the sessions and supported by the Creative Learning Manager.
The Young Company work towards termly performances in our Studio space and once a year on our main stage in July.
The sessions are from 6.30pm-8.30pm each week and there is paid termly planning time. As our senior youth theatre group the age range is 16+ and we limit class sizes to make them as inclusive as possible.
The focus is on building individual skills and stage craft whilst working as a Company ensemble. The role gives the participants opportunities to develop their confidence as performers and supports them in their personal development. There are opportunities to create exciting and ambitious work for the company members to perform on a professional stage, and whilst many of the participants go on to study drama at college, the group is also an important social opportunity and drama games are an important part of the weekly sessions.
Performances are built around the Directing/Facilitators plans for the term. There is freedom within the role to explore a wide range of genres including scripted work, mime, dance, improv, puppetry, mask work and physical theatre for example.
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a creative setting as a theatre practitioner, in particular working with older teenagers with good technical skills in sound and lighting and is excited about joining a pro-active and energetic department within a busy theatre.
Job Requirements
Essential:
To have worked in a creative setting as a theatre practitioner, working with young people in a similar role.
To have good technical skills (sound and light design); to be able to mark-up scripts for technical use and have access to a laptop to use in sessions and rehearsals.
To have knowledge and experience of delivering empathetically and inclusively
To have a strong skillset in drama facilitation and to be aware of current good practice.
To have a current enhanced DBS certificate (or be in the process of applying for one)
To have a good current knowledge of child safeguarding and inclusive practice.
To be a team player
To have a good sense of humour
To be reliable, consistent in your availability, and punctual
Desirable:
To have a relevant qualification in theatre and facilitation
To have additional creative skills e.g. mask making, choreography, puppetry
To have competent administration skills
How to Apply
Please send a CV and a covering letter telling us why you are applying for the position, and what attracts you to work at the Churchill Theatre in this role . Please send to: [email protected] ; marking it Young Company 2 Co- Director Application in the subject line. Interviews will be held on 23 October. We will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview.
- Contact name: Kiaran Hall, Creative Learning Manager
- Contact email: [email protected]
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