ATG INSPIRE Creative Practitioner (Freelance)
Fee: £35 per hour / £175 day rate
Sunderland Empire is the largest seated theatre between Manchester and Edinburgh. A grade II listed building from the Edwardian era with an exquisite Rococo interior, it hosts an exciting and high‑profile programme from the latest West End musical to community performances.
The Creative Learning department engages local adults, children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds through schools, regular classes and community projects.
ATG INSPIRE Creative Practitioner Role
ATG INSPIRE teams are passionate, multi‑faced and talented individuals delivering innovative programmes that respond to local needs.
As a freelance practitioner you will join our established pool of artists and support weekly sessions, schools' workshops and artist development. You’ll report to the ATG INSPIRE Producer and ATG INSPIRE Officer.
We look for practitioners with experience in one or more of the following:
* Voice and Musical Direction
* Musical Theatre
* Dance / Choreography
* Drama and performance
You will plan and deliver workshops and creative projects for both show and non‑show related CL programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver high quality and exciting learning and participatory workshops/activities.
* Liaise closely with the CL team to maintain effective communication.
* Contribute to the creation and development of education support material, project plans and workshop plans.
* Support evaluation of workshops with participants, teachers and group leaders.
* Work within Sunderland Empire and CL’s remit to provide as many activities as possible to people with a wide range of backgrounds and additional needs.
* Ensure that the theatre’s health and safety standards are met.
* Champion the work of ATG INSPIRE, the venue and wider strategies for the area.
* Operate in line with all ATG ENTERTAINMENT company policy & procedures, including Safeguarding Policies and Privacy (GDPR).
* Complete any other delegated tasks that may assist the CL department or ATG ENTERTAINMENT.
Everyone’s Responsibility
* Commit to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well‑being.
* Play a part in reducing environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
* Encourage the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to outreach and training programmes.
* Uphold a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and understand policies and procedures.
* Participate actively in the life of the company and collaborate across the business.
* Be flexible and adapt to new responsibilities as the needs of the business change.
Your Skills, Qualities and Experience
Essential
* Exceptional experience in arts facilitation.
* Strong experience in a similar Arts/Education role.
* Experience working with a broad cross‑section of communities, including learners and audiences across diverse groups.
* Outstanding organisational skills, including time keeping, administration of invoices and calendar management.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent collaboration and team work skills that complement working with a vibrant and busy ATG INSPIRE team.
* Confidence to plan and deliver high quality arts and education based workshops, facilitate a devising process, project plan and self‑evaluate all work.
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, DBS procedure and best practices relevant to working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
* Desirable
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