Drama Practitioner

This role is an integral member of the Creative Learning and Talent Development Team, working primarily in schools to deliver exciting, creative and high-quality drama experiences for children and young people.

Main Responsibilites

As Drama Practitioner you will plan and deliver ambitious, inclusive and high-quality drama experiences that inspire children and young people to develop their creativity, confidence, collaboration and ambition. Working across schools, Young Rep, and holiday programmes you will devise and rehearse performances, workshops, resources and creative projects inspired by The Rep’s artistic programme. You will build strong relationships with schools, teachers and community partners, while collaborating with colleagues across all teams to deliver successful productions and events. You will create accessible pathways for young people to engage more deeply with The Rep and progress into Young Rep, Talent Development and other creative opportunities. Through thoughtful planning, evaluation and reflection, you will continually develop your practice, share learning with colleagues and ensure activity supports the wider ambitions of the Creative Learning and Talent Development team.

 

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced drama practitioner with a strong track record of creating and delivering high-quality creative learning experiences for children and young people, particularly in schools or youth settings. You will bring a strong understanding of drama pedagogy and participatory practice, alongside experience of developing engaging sessions, directing youth theatre and taking creative work from initial idea through rehearsal to performance. Confident working with different age groups, schools and education partners, you will be able to build positive relationships and create inclusive, accessible experiences that respond to a wide range of needs, identities and backgrounds. You will be organised, collaborative and an effective communicator, with a sound understanding of safeguarding, equality, inclusion, access and wellbeing.

 

Key Details

Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed Term

Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days)

Salary: £24,494.08 per annum

Applications Close: Midday Wednesday 30th September

Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits:

• Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
• Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays and a day accrual each year of service up to 5 years.
• A day off for your birthday
• Free-to-use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• £6 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes