Native-French Speaking Performer
Club Des Chouchous Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The performer will be assigned to one or more schools or nurseries and will be responsible for delivering weekly French storytelling sessions, combining storytelling, singing, musical storytelling with percussion, stop motion animation, improvisation and sensory elements, primarily in French.
We are currently looking to fill the following weekly availability:
Wednesday (essential availability between 13:00-15:00)
Tuesday (ideally also available 12:00-12:30pm/1pm)
These are the sessions currently available. As we continue expanding our programme and adding new partner schools and nurseries, additional weekly sessions may become available for performers interested in taking on more venues.
This is a paid, weekly position beginning September 2026, with potential to grow into further sessions as the term progresses. The performer should be flexible and willing to grow with the business, available daytime weekdays for at least the next year (to end of 2027), and not seeking full-time work - a portfolio career suits this role. We'd also want confirmation of intention to remain in London for the foreseeable future.
Job Requirements
-Native French speaker (essential)
-Confident, experienced performer (storytelling, singing, musical storytelling/percussion, improvisation, filmmaking)
-Experience working with young children (education, theatre, holiday camps or similar)
-Strong classroom leadership skills, confident leading groups independently
-Reliable and able to commit weekly from the start of term
-Available Wednesday 13:00-15:00 essential; Tuesday 12:00-12:30pm/1pm ideally also
-Based in or able to travel to North, West or Central London
-Enhanced DBS (required)
-Registered on DBS Update Service (essential)
-Right to work in the UK
-Ability to invoice (payment via bank transfer every two weeks)
Job Responsibilities
-Deliver weekly French-language storytelling sessions at assigned schools/nurseries
-Prepare and memorise required stories, songs and materials in advance
-Ensure all props, music and technical requirements are set up before the session
-Arrive 15 minutes prior to each session and allow time for tidy-up and handover
-Manage classroom behaviour confidently and positively
-Build rapport with children and create a safe, engaging environment
-Adapt delivery according to age group and group size
-Uphold safeguarding standards at all times
-Maintain professional communication with school staff and the -Founder
Fee: £30-£50 per session (depending on group size, duration and experience). Additional cover work opportunities may also be available.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Native-French Speaking Performer
- Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Performer
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please send the following documents to: [email protected]
-CV
-Short cover letter outlining relevant experience
-Proof of right to work in the UK
-Proof of ID
-Proof of address
-Confirmation of Enhanced DBS and DBS Update Service registration
-Two references (one professional, one character)
-Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which will include a short storytelling demonstration.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application deadline: 20th July, 15:00 (UK time).
- Contact name: Chiara Maruani
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Club Des Chouchous
Club Des Chouchous delivers high-quality French-language storytelling and performance sessions for children across North, West and Central London. We work with schools and nurseries to provide creative, immersive experiences combining theatre, music and sensory play. Our programmes support language development, confidence and cultural enrichment through engaging, interactive sessions led by trained performers.