Theatre Club Leader

**About us**

Francis Hammond Theatre Schools is a small business based in Oxfordshire. We provide local schools with after school Theatre Clubs and PPA cover teaching during the school day. We are passionate about using the performing arts to unlock children's potential and help them develop essential life skills that will support them throughout their entire lives.

**With us you can expect**:

- Growth opportunities
- Relaxed & supportive atmosphere
- On-the-job training

**Theatre Club Leader, Oxford**
**Wednesdays: 3:10pm - 5:40pm [January Start]**

**Purpose of Post**
- Deliver high-quality performing arts teaching for FHTS on a freelance basis (this may include after school clubs, PPA cover or holiday workshops)
- Support the growth and development of FHTS by gradually taking on more responsibility as opportunities arise
- To enhance our vision which aims to provide high quality, financially accessible performing arts classes to primary school aged children

**Role Development**
- Selected applicants will receive an induction, training and continued support for the duration of the freelance contract. Opportunities for growth and development will be explored as FHTS continues to expand.

**Main Responsibilities**:
**Teaching & Leading**
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children by using a ‘child centred approach’ to the safeguarding of all pupils
- Follow local guidelines for the reporting of safeguarding concerns (in line with the FHTS safeguarding and child protection policy)
- Create a positive and supportive environment in which pupils feel happy and safe
- Provide high-quality activities in the following areas: Warm up games, Voice Work, Movement & Fitness, and Acting & Improvisation
- Lead planned activities with energy and enthusiasm
- Adapt activities where necessary to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEND
- Learn and teach songs, dances and playscripts
- Maintain high expectation for behaviour
- Establish a ‘culture of kindness’ within the class
- Lead by example, modelling good communication & listening skills and having a high energy, enthusiastic approach

**Main Responsibilities (continued)**:
**Pupils**
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with pupils
- Support and encourage pupils to participate fully in activities and get ‘stuck in’
- Gently encourage pupils to step outside of their comfort zones and try new things
- Support pupils in forming and maintaining positive relationships with one another
- Monitor children’s behaviour closely at all times
- Ensure that children’s behaviour is safe, kind and respectful at all times

**Creating a Safe Environment**
- Prioritise the safeguarding and welfare of pupils and follow safeguarding procedures meticulously
- Ensure that children are supervised at all times
- Administer First Aid when necessary (if trained)
- Set up and reset the working space at the beginning and end of sessions (this may involve moving furniture & equipment)
- Undertake appropriate and relevant training (this will include safeguarding training, prevent duty and first aid)
- Maintain positive working relationships with children, parents, schools and colleagues
- Work within the framework of FHTS policies and procedures
- Ensure that health & safety standards are met at all times
- Conduct environment Risk Assessments at the start of each session
- Follow any government or local guidelines relating to COVID-19.

**Job Types**: Freelance, Graduate

**Salary**: £25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 14 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you able to drive or travel to various locations within Oxfordshire?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FHTS Theatre Club Leader [December 23]
Expected start date: 17/01/2024