Youth Theatre Practitioner/Director (Seniors and Advanced)
Farnham Maltings Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Farnham Maltings is seeking a passionate, dedicated Youth Theatre Practitioners to lead our Senior Group (ages 11-14) and our Advanced group (age 14-18) on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are from 5-6.45pm and then 7-9pm respectively at Farnham Maltings.
The ideal candidate would have professional theatre and/or performance experience alongside knowledge of working with this age group and share a love of developing communication skills and resilience with young people. Many of our youth theatre members are expanding their knowledge of drama and getting curious about developing their technique. Each term ends with an informal sharing of work in progress with an invited audience of friends and family, along with a more formal performance each summer.
Renumeration: £30 p/h
Job Requirements
To deliver and lead weekly youth theatre sessions.
Essential
Proven experience (min. 2 years) in directing or facilitating theatre experiences for a range of ages
Experience of directing youth theatre productions
Experience devising/planning youth theatre workshops
Skills in a wide range of theatrical styles and/or disciplines
Current DBS certificate or willingness to get one
Understanding/experience of best safeguarding practice
Desirable
Experience working with young people with additional needs
Current Safeguarding certificate
Current First Aid certificate
Directing experience
Experience of working in a production team
Job Responsibilities
Objectives and Responsibilities
To shape and plan an exciting youth theatre offer for children and young people in Farnham and the surrounding area.
To design and deliver engaging weekly sessions for Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre.
To provide support and monitor all Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre sessions.
To promote Farnham Maltings Youth Theatre and nurture its ethos of support, company, and amplifying youth voice.
To work with the Farnham Maltings team to ensure a safe experience for all stakeholders engaging with the Youth Theatre.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Youth Theatre Practitioner/Director (Seniors and Advanced)
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Youth Theatre Practitioner/Director (Seniors and Advanced)
Job: Youth Theatre Practitioner/Director (Seniors and Advanced)
Organisation: Farnham Maltings
Postcode: GU9 0JH
How to Apply
To apply please send us a brief email stating why you are interested in the role and why you are suitable for the position. Please also attach your CV to this email.
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
Closing date - Monday 30th Nov 9am
- Contact name: Emilia Ramsay
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Farnham Maltings
Farnham Maltings is a pioneering cultural organisation based in South West Surrey with a regional, national and international reach. As an organisation we are curious about how to encourage generosity, build on Farnham’s reputation for crafts and meet the challenges facing towns across our region.