Freelance Drama and Dance Facilitators – One Day Creative, closes 25 July

One Day is a fresh and forward-thinking Creative Education Company, connecting children and learning with creativity and imagination.

Their innovative approach to education is the perfect companion for schools looking to enrich the curriculum and complement classroom teaching.

In their experience, children have very different and unique ways of learning and we believe that these individual learning styles should be nurtured and encouraged. Placing children in an environment where they can thrive and feel confident often leads to successful and happy learning. Their menu of workshops cater for creative learning throughout all Key Stages using Drama, Music, Dance, Fitness and Play.

One Day Creative Education are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and highly passionate Creative Education Workshop facilitators based in the North West to join their team. You will be delivering a range of creative and educational drama and dance workshops in schools across your region in the UK.

Dance Facilitators: they ask that if your experience is primarily in teaching and facilitating dance. We ask that you also deliver Drama workshops. They find that their dance facilitators can, very easily, deliver their drama workshops as well- and there is plenty of support to help you develop in this area.

Essential Requirements

  • Performing arts (drama or dance) background.
  • Experience of facilitating and/or teaching children.
  • Full driving license and must have access to your own car.
  • Flexibility with dates.
  • Willing to travel.
  • DBS Enhanced disclosure check (if you do not have one of these, please do let them know)
  • Enthusiasm by the bucket load!

Desirable Requirements

  • Knowledge of the education system and current curriculum would be an advantage.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure clearance.

Follow this link to fill in the application form on their website – https://onedaycreative.com/opportunities/freelance-dance-drama-facilitator/

Auditions will be held via Zoom w/c 25th July and w/c 15th August.

Puppetry and Dinosaur suit construction/maintenance – Jurassic Earth, closes 31 Aug

Jurassic Earth are searching for a unique individual to enter their Jurassic Base and learn all about the construction and maintenance of their amazing dinosaurs.

Candidates must be able to drive and have own transport to reach us.  Skills or interests in painting, construction, electronics, craft skills and experience with power tools are an advantage.

Candidates must be based in North West of England and be a self motivated individual.

To apply, contact: Dave Hull, dave@jurassic-earth.co.uk

Creative Learning Practitioner – Storyhouse, closes 31 July

The team are looking to recruit a Creative Learning Practitioner on a 12 month fixed term, part time 20 hours per week basis.

Their Creative Learning Practitioner will create, lead and manage workshops with children in local schools; you will support teachers to develop pedagogy for applying creativity.

Your working week will include one day of time for planning with the team; the rest of your week will be spent in schools delivering creative workshops planned by you in collaboration with the teachers. You will need to enjoy creating fun, inclusive environments for children to develop theatre skills, build confidence, work creatively with other young people, and learn from creative professionals.

You will find ways to explore career pathways, finding opportunities for the students to meet industry experts and learn about different careers.

The role will suit those with substantial experience delivering performing arts and creative learning for young people, ideally within formal education.

They are looking for someone who also has experience delivering choreography/movement/physical theatre.

To apply, contact: Emma Hutt, hr.team@storyhouse.com

Production Assistant – Green Carnation Company, closes 7 Aug

Green Carnation Company are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and proactive part time Production Assistant to support them on their production of Vincent River at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester this October.

This is an emerging role for administrative and production support throughout the rehearsal and performance period.  This role is designed to support emerging producing talent from emerging creatives in the Northwest. As well as providing experience in a producing theatre company, they will also provide mentorship, tailored for you and your own development.

In particular we’re looking for strengths in any of the following areas;

  • Social media content creation
  • Stage management
  • Fundraising

Sound like this could be you? Then get in touch!

For full information, job pack and how to apply please visit: https://greencarnationcompany.com/opportunities/

This is a paid role with a minimum fee of £500, with possibility of increase dependent on income. (All members of the team will be paid the same amount, including director and producer).

They want to help support and develop diverse talent so they particularly want to hear from applicants from LGBTQ+, global majority and other under-represented backgrounds.

Closing date for applications 12pm, Sunday 7 August

Light & Sound Operator – JULIE: The Musical, closes 18 July

The musical are looking for a Sound & Lighting Operator to join their team for the tour of JULIE: The Musical this year

The ideal candidate will have experience in fringe touring, and ideally with Musical Theatre. The show features both backing tracks and some live music, so experience with live microphones/mixing is desirable.

This is a touring production with a base in Manchester, so a Northern base is preferred but not necessary. Travel and accommodation while touring is provided – (please note some will be shared accommodation). The fee for this role is a flat fee £3000 (plus travel & accomodation)

DATES:

27th-30th July – Manchester

2nd-5th August – London

7th August – Ellesmere Port

10th August – Mossley

12th August – Leeds

14th-28th August – Edinburgh

28th October – Delph

9th-12th November – Cambridge

16th-18th November – Birmingham

Due to the nature and themes of the production they encourage applications from those who feel underrepresented in the industry, especailly those who are from the global majority and are part of the LGBTQ+ community

To apply please email juliedaubignythemusical@gmail.com with your CV, relevant experience and tell them a little about yourself!

Self-Employed Music Teacher – Lancashire Music Service, closes 17 July

Self Employed Teachers – Vocal/Instrumental/Curriculum Delivery Teachers – Pay rates from £24 to £34 per hour (depending on lesson type)

Lancashire Music Service (lead partner of Lancashire Music Education Hub) are recruiting music teachers to work on a self-employed basis from September 2022.

They welcome applications from all areas of specialism, including music technology with available work in the following areas:

North – Lancaster, Wyre, Fylde & Preston

Woodwind, Ukulele, Guitar, Brass, Samba, Music Tech

South – South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire

Ukulele, Woodwind, Strings, Music Tech

East – Ribble Valley, Hynburn, Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale

Ukulele, Guitar, Vocals, Music Tech

Previous experience of whole class teaching is preferred. They are also recruiting Curriculum Music Teachers with QTS.

Work may include individual/group tuition and whole class instrumental teaching.

They’re looking for creative and innovative teachers able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in your area of specialism (eg. music technology, instrumental, voice, song-writing). Previous teaching experience, good organisational skills and IT literacy are essential, as is a commitment to reflective practice and professional development.

For more information about the Music Service and Hub: www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk

To apply, please send a covering letter and C.V. (PDF format preferred) to: azizah.musa@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 17 July 2022, 5pm. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place via Zoom on 20thand 22ndJuly 2022.

If you have any further questions, please email lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk

Cultural Learning and Participation Apprentice – The Atkinson, closes 8 July

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career.

The programme provides work-based training for those who want to learn new skills and gain a qualification while working.

The Atkinson are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 18 month programme.

Your duties will include; helping to plan, develop, organise, assist with and deliver a range of heritage-based workshops, events, projects and community engagement events – particularly focusing on youth audiences and using online content and social networks as appropriate and working alongside the Exhibitions and Learning Officer to deliver school visits and develop their education offer to schools.

This post will be based at The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1DB

For an application pack please contact Apprenticeships@Sefton.gov.uk

Closing date – Friday 8th July 2022

Interviews – Thursday 28th July 2022

Management Accountant – Royal Exchange Theatre, closes 22 July

The Finance team plays an essential role in the running of the Royal Exchange Theatre, processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner, providing high-quality information and analysis to the organisation, and operating controls that safeguard their assets.

The management accountant will have overall responsibility for income and the sales ledger, including related systems, in particular the ticketing CRM. The role will also provide business support to managers and budget holders.

Apply via their website here.

Closing date: 22 July

Assistant Director – Cream-Faced Loons Theatre Company, closes 7 July

The team are looking for an Assistant Director for their next production Titus Andronicus, supported by ACE.

This role will include working alongside the Director, working practically with the cast and helping form ideas for the production. This role will also require some ASM duties for the performances themselves.

After this production they will also be able to provide materials, space and advice for your own project or any ideas you’d like to try as part of their Trainee Theatre Makers Scheme.

No previous experience is required, just passion and enthusiasm for theatre and Shakespeare!

As always they encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who feel underrepresented in the industry. For this production they are also especially interested in working with someone who identities as part of the d/Deaf community.

DATES:

Rehearsals – 3rd-14th October @ Loons HQ Mossley

Performances – 16th-21st October @ Kings Arms Salford

FEE:

£1350 total (Fringe agreement – £350 per week + £100 travel/expenses)

To apply please email creamfacedloonstc@gmail.com with your CV, and tell them a little about yourself! If you have any access requirements please let them know!

Closing date: 7 JULY

Events Coordinator – RHS Bridgewater, Royal Horticultural Society, closes 30 July

As the UK’s leading garden charity, their ethos is to ensure members and visitors have an amazing experience when they visit us.

They are passionate about their exciting events programme at Bridgewater and already have delivered a full programme of events from first Glow to the RHS’ first LGBTQ+ event. The friendly team at RHS Bridgewater are now looking to expand the team to help deliver an even fuller programme of events at Bridgewater, helping attract new visitors as well as drive repeat visits and income generation.

They are looking for a collaborative individual to help us deliver and expand our wide-ranging public programme of events.  You will have experience of planning and delivering public events, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organisational abilities and a flexible and positive approach to ensuring that all events are high quality, safely delivered and audience focused.

A strong commitment to equality and diversity and a commitment to putting our members, visitors and communities at the heart of everything they do.

You will have a passion for gardening, horticulture and the natural world and want to inspire everyone to grow through our diverse and accessible programme of events.

The role will report to the Events Manager and will also work within the Events team as well as the teams at the other four RHS gardens on the cross-garden programme of visitor events.

They will be actively interviewing applicants and will close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Details of their great benefits can be found here.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. They are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.