Actor/Teacher
Big Brum Theatre in Education Company Ltd Closing date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £10k-£15k
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Big Brum is seeking to appoint two Actors to join our current team and take part in our upcoming Theatre in Education tour of Edward Bond's 'The Broken Bowl'. Big Brum's tour of 'The Broken Bowl' celebrates the unique collaboration of over 20 years between the Company and the playwright, which resulted in this and nine other new plays for young people, "a body of work, written mostly for young people, that stand alongside his classic plays, such as Lear and Saved" (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian).
Big Brum is an internationally renowned Theatre in Education Company, that takes high quality theatre and drama to young people in areas of high deprivation. Edward Bond said, "Big Brum reminds me why I first became a dramatist - and shows its audiences why drama matters… Big Brum is magnificent."
This is a full-time post for 24 weeks, Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 30th April 2027, with a possible contract extension to the end of May 2027. Holiday pay is included. The successful candidate will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check and complete on-line training modules on Safeguarding and Health & Safety.
Standard week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday with rehearsal hours between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Occasional evening or weekend working maybe required.
Professional experience of acting, touring and working with young people is highly desirable.
Job Requirements
Professional experience of acting, touring and working with young people is highly desirable.
This is a full-time post for 24 weeks, Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 30th April 2027, with a possible contract extension to the end of May 2027. Holiday pay is included. The successful candidate will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check and complete on-line training modules on Safeguarding and Health & Safety.
Standard week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday with rehearsal hours between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Occasional evening or weekend working maybe required.
Job Responsibilities
The Actor Teacher will perform a key role in the production of the Company's theatre in education programme through:
Rehearsing and performing in a Theatre in Education programme and touring this programme to educational settings within the West Midlands and beyond.
Accepting, as an Actor, collective responsibility for the performance, ensuring lines are learned, rehearsals attended etc., and as Teacher, ensuring compliance with Child Protection Policies, well moderated facilitation, etc.
Liaising with the Director throughout the delivery of the programme.
Becoming familiar with the artistic and educational development of the Company's work, and the Company's Artistic Policy.
Taking part in the on-going development of the programme throughout the process of delivery.
Assisting with the smooth delivery of the programme within schools; nurturing the Company's relationships with bookers; taking responsibility with the other Actor Teachers for get-ins and get-outs;
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Actor/Teacher
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Performer
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026
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Location:
West Midlands
How to Apply
To apply, please compose a covering letter detailing your desire to work with and for Big Brum. In this letter we would also like to hear about your past experiences working with young people, particularly those in areas of high deprivation, or who don’t often get access to the arts. Please also attach an up-to-date CV and headshot (or spotlight link).
To apply, please send your CV and letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Actor – ‘The Broken Bowl’.
Please note - WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL.
Full Day Audition/Workshop will be held on Wednesday 2nd September 2026
We will contact candidates about auditions by Wednesday 26th August 2026. If you are not contacted by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Contact name: Judy Woodford
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Big Brum Theatre in Education Company Ltd
Big Brum Theatre-in-Education Company, formed in 1982, seeks to provide the highest quality theatre-in-education programmes for children and young people across all age ranges and abilities, in schools and further education, predominantly in the West Midlands. Occasionally the Company extends its remit nationally to schools, colleges, universities and theatres. Every year the Company works with over 5,000 young people and since 1982 it has created over 100 new theatre-in-education programmes.