Education Theatre Practitioners

New Vic Theatre
New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle, UK | £30,732 per annum | Closing: 12 October 2026

Summary

We’re looking for two experienced Practitioners to work with us to develop and deliver education projects and lead our younger Youth Theatre programme at the New Vic.

More Details

Do you have significant experience in the following areas? If so, we want to hear from you:

  • An interest in developing creativity in the curriculum and awareness of the education sector.
  • Leading Youth Theatre activity and directing Youth Theatre performances.
  • Delivering participatory drama activities with different ages and abilities in a professional environment.

All applicants must hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, or be willing to undertake one before the contract commences. Both roles will include evening and weekend work.

The deadline for applications is Monday 12 October 2026 at 10am.

First round interviews will be held online during w/c 19 October 2026. Second round interviews will take place in-person at the New Vic during w/c 2 November 2026.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.

The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented across the arts workforce. This includes people with a disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people of African or Caribbean heritage, people of South, East and South-East Asian heritage, and people from other racially minoritised communities.

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