Youth Drama Practitioner & Educator

BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE LIMITED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rep in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Drama Practitioner to plan and deliver ambitious inclusive drama experiences for children and young people. You will devise and rehearse performances, collaborate with schools and Young Rep, and create accessible pathways into theatre education.

You will develop engaging sessions, bring drama pedagogy expertise, and foster partnerships with education teams to deliver high-quality learning opportunities across our artistic programme.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced drama practitioner with a strong track record of creating and delivering high-quality creative learning experiences for children and young people, particularly in schools or youth settings.
• You will bring a strong understanding of drama pedagogy and participatory practice, alongside experience of developing engaging sessions, directing youth theatre and taking creative work from initial idea through rehearsal to performance.
• Confident working with different age groups, schools and education partners, you will be able to build positive relationships and create inclusive, accessible experiences that respond to a wide range of needs, identities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver excellent drama practice, creating ambitious, creative and purposeful experiences for children and young people.
• Lead and support Young Rep delivery, developing young people’s creative skills, confidence, collaboration and ambition through sustained theatre-making.
• Responsible for developing, writing, and rehearsing performances for delivery at key events throughout the year.
• Work collaboratively across departments, consulting with technical, workshop, wardrobe, producing, marketing, and other teams to support the successful delivery of productions and events.
• Build strong relationships with schools and teachers, becoming a trusted creative and educational partner and understanding the needs of different learning communities.
• Use The Rep’s Artistic Programme as creative inspiration, translating productions, themes, stories and theatrical approaches into meaningful learning experiences for young people.
• Develop high-quality sessions and projects, taking responsibility for research, planning, preparation, resources, delivery and reflection.
• Connect practice to departmental strategy, working with colleagues to ensure school, Young Rep and participation activity contributes to the priorities and ambitions of In Rep.
• Extend the work on stage, creating workshops, resources and participation opportunities that enable young people to explore, respond to and make work inspired by The Rep’s programme.
• If this could be you and you would like further information about the role, further details are in the Job Profile.

Job description

The Rep in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Drama Practitioner to plan and deliver ambitious inclusive drama experiences for children and young people. You will devise and rehearse performances, collaborate with schools and Young Rep, and create accessible pathways into theatre education.

You will develop engaging sessions, bring drama pedagogy expertise, and foster partnerships with education teams to deliver high-quality learning opportunities across our artistic programme.