Storytellers and Workshop Leaders needed for Black History Projects

Bigfoot Arts Education


Job Summary

Bigfoot Arts Education is recruiting for experienced storytellers and/or workshops leaders to work with us in London, The Home Counties and The Midlands this October

Job Description

Are you a vibrant and enthusiastic performer/workshop leader ready to ignite young minds through the power of creative learning?

Passionate about celebrating Black History and engaging young people in the topic?

Want to attend training with one of the UK’s most experienced and well respected arts education companies?

Then please read on – Bigfoot would love for you to apply for a place as part of our team of specialist ‘Black History’ Educators for contracts in October and beyond!

About Us: For over two decades, Bigfoot has brought creative, immersive learning experiences to schools across the UK. From early years storytelling to issue-based secondary workshops, we’re dedicated to sparking curiosity and fostering a love for learning in students of all ages.

Why Bigfoot? We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, family-like atmosphere where every voice is valued. As a freelance Educator, you’ll be invited to take on flexible work opportunities, while being part of a close-knit community committed to making a difference.

Quick Facts:

Role: Drama Educator (Black History Specialist)
Contract Type: Freelance
Hours: 8:15 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Dates: Monday 28 September – Friday 23 October, with plenty of opportunities to work with us on further projects throughout the year
Location: London, The Home Counties, The Midlands
Fees: From £110 (morning booking) – £200 (full day booking) depending on the nature of the programme that day and how many schools you work in

As a Bigfooter you’ll:

Bring our programmes to life with your own unique style.
Be a pro at managing the behaviour of large groups of children of all ages.

Black History specialists must:

Be able to portray characters with an African or Caribbean heritage
A passion for bringing Black history to life through performance and storytelling

All Bigfoot Educators have…

Experience of working with children aged 4-11, ideally in a primary school setting.
Experience of performing to children

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