Storyhouse is delighted to be seeking a Youth Theatre Director to work with their Youth Theatre participants aged 5-17.
The Youth Theatre Director will lead on the design of the Youth Theatre curriculum, facilitating the groups during their weekly skills sessions and directing the groups in performances on their Storyhouse stages. The Director will also be responsible for communicating with parents, supporting pastoral needs of the young people and mentoring the Assistants in each group.
The role will be based at Storyhouse, Chester and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This is a fixed term contract until July 2025, with the possibility of extension. Working hours are 15 per week, to include evenings and weekends.
Interviews will take place at Storyhouse on Tuesday 20 August. This role will start W/C 2 September for planning and team meetings, with Youth Theatre sessions beginning W/C 16 September.
They are looking for their Youth Theatre Director to work with groups on the following days and times:
Mondays
8-10s group: 4.30pm – 6pm
14-17s group: 6.15pm – 8.15pm
Tuesdays
5-7s group: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
11-13s group: 6.15pm – 8.15pm
The remaining hours worked will be for planning and team meetings. This will be hybrid, both working from home and in the office.
As much as possible, they integrate the Youth Theatre in events at Storyhouse, taking them to watch shows and offering mini-performance opportunities in their building.
To apply, see here
Closing date: 11 August