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Part Time Posts | Available from April 2025 until June 2026
Location: Spectacle Theatre Ltd., Welsh Hills Works, Jenkin Street, Porth CF39 9PP
Posts require a DBS check at the appropriate level
Established in 1979 in the valleys of South Wales, Spectacle Theatre creates bi-lingual theatre with and for people in their community. We create safe spaces and challenge exclusion, working with people of all ages, including those with complex or additional learning needs and/or challenging behaviour.
Our mission is to transform lives through theatre, believing that theatre is for everybody, and all have a story to tell. Our work is led by the lived experience of the people we work with, and we deliver educational theatre productions, creative workshops, and recreational participatory sessions primarily across the South Wales Valleys.
The Opportunity Spectacle Theatre is creating a new leadership team consisting of a Business Development Manager and an Artistic Team Leader. The aim is to improve organisational resilience and support growth and future sustainability. This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation and help shape our future direction.
The Role Spectacle Theatre is seeking Actors / Creative Facilitators to co-deliver theatre and drama workshops in schools and in the community.
Fee: Based on Equity / ITC terms
You will be self-employed and responsible for your own tax and national insurance.
Spectacle Theatre is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people that engage in our activities and events. We create safe spaces where everyone feels welcome and included. Training for the posts can be provided.
About You We are looking for people with: Actors with a strong desire to work in Theatre In Education
Experience of facilitating creative sessions in school or community settings
Experience facilitating sessions with SEN young people
Ability to translate young people’s ideas into performance
Ability to adapt and be flexible with session content
Experience planning sessions with clear goals
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding young people
Commitment to inclusion and a broad understanding of the challenges young people and communities face
Reliable, collaborative, caring and able to work as part of a team
Experience of delivering theatre and drama projects with young people
Experience of engaging with young people and a willingness to undertake additional training to enhance skills, knowledge, and practice
Experience of delivering creative sessions using technology
Welsh speaking
Terms Part-time, freelance contracts
Self-employed status – responsible for your own tax and national insurance
Work available from April 2025 until June 2026
Posts require a DBS check at the appropriate level
If you’re interested in working with us, or finding out more about the posts, please express your interest by sending your CV and a covering letter (500 words max) to Steve Davis, Creative Director, at apply@spectacletheatre.co.uk, highlighting:
How you meet the criteria for what we need in this role
Why you’re interested in the role
Spectacle Theatre Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds particularly those underrepresented in the arts and cultural sector.
If you require any access support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Data and Safeguarding By applying for this vacancy, you consent to the safe storage and handling of any personal data you’ve provided us with. We will never share your data with a third-party without your consent. You can request the removal of your data at any time, by emailing steve.davis@spectacletheatre.co.uk .
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