Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator (Youth Theatre)

Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator (Youth Theatre)

Angel Shed Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026

Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is a Co-Lead Facilitator role, responsible for the planning and delivery of weekly Angel Shed Youth Theatre sessions (Thursdays 13.30-21.30 during term time). Application deadline 9.00am Tuesday 1st December.

Job Description

This is a Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator role, responsible for the planning and delivery of weekly Angel Shed Youth Theatre sessions. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and committed facilitator who is passionate about inclusion, theatre, and working with young people. The successful applicant will enable creative responses from participants to flourish, thereby enhancing their artistic, personal and social development. They will be a playful facilitator who can handle the creative unpredictability of sessions with a light-hearted approach and keep the wellbeing of young people always at the forefront.

Job Requirements

You must:
- be an assured facilitator with a positive attitude.
- have experience of directing/leading workshops for young people.
- have experience working co-creatively with young people.
- have experience working in SEN/D or inclusive settings.
- have scriptwriting/editing, technical theatre, producing, and/or - stage management experience.
- be able to foster good and supportive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members.
- be someone who will value and maintain the positive and inclusive ethos of Angel Shed.

You will ideally:
- have been trained in safeguarding and child protection.
- have experience managing facilitators/volunteers.

We particularly welcome applications from those who have music, dance, and/or movement experience alongside theatre skills and background.

Job Responsibilities

- Promote and maintain a culture which values the highest standards; ensure it is inclusive, collaborative, safe and supportive, as well as artistically bold and ambitious.
- Create an artistic programme driven by inclusivity, originality, and a youth-led approach.
- Plan and lead the weekly workshops, with overall responsibility for the content and delivery of sessions.
- Co-create, script, direct, and stage manage productions.
- Perform with or support the groups at performances.
- Manage the Assistant Facilitator and volunteer team during sessions.
- Support the Safeguarding Leads on all safeguarding matters.
- Plan and deliver weekly staff and volunteer briefings and debriefs and support the delivery of termly training.
- Support children and young people's progression and offer pastoral support, supported by the Creative Director.
- Be main point of contact for Youth Theatre volunteers on session days and support them during sessions.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator (Youth Theatre)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator (Youth Theatre)

Job: Co-Lead Theatre Facilitator (Youth Theatre)

Organisation: Angel Shed

Postcode: N7 0SP

How to Apply

Please download the recruitment pack from our website for full details and apply by 9.00am on Tuesday 1st December.

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles - please make it clear in your application which role(s) you are applying for.