This role is a combined role of maternity cover for the existing Schools & Community Coordinator and a new fixed term role of Early Years Coordinator (with potential to extend). The Schools & Community Coordinator will support the Schools and Community department to produce creative and performing arts projects and workshops inspiring young people and families in Camden and the surrounding areas. The role will report to and work collaboratively with the Schools and Community Manager, Early Years Producer and wider Wac Arts team supporting the vision and mission of the organisation. The Early Years Coordinator is a new role in the organisation to support the development, delivery and embedding of Wac Arts' new Early Years (Age 2-3) creative strand. Working closely with the Early Years Producer, the Coordinator will translate strategic ambition into high quality, inclusive practice, while supporting the management of partnerships, artists, programme delivery and learning. The role is central to establishing Early Years as a sustainable, future facing area of Wac Arts' work in the future. TERMS We would particularly keen to hear from candidates who are currently under represented in the cultural sector, and could provide the team the diversity in thoughts, lived experiences and skillsets that match the diverse community Wac Arts serves across London. Demonstrable knowledge and experience Essential skills and attributes For more info please download the Job Pack from our website. *Work collaboratively with the Schools and Community Manager and Early Years Producer to develop projects and workshops that align with Wac Arts' Quality Code & Aims of Participation in schools, youth centres and early year settings. Please download the Job Pack for more information. Wac Arts are committed to the equal treatment of all current and Please apply via the link on our website by 23:59 on 6th October 2026. We also accept audio recordings (MP3 file) or a video application of up to 3-4 minutes (MP4). If you prefer to apply using one of these formats, please contact us for assistance.Job Summary
Job Description
Contract - Full-time and fixed term, the break down is as follows
Schools & Community: Ten Months Maternity Cover- Fixed term 0.4 FTE (i.e. 14 hours per week)
Early Years: Twenty Months - Fixed Term 0.6 FTE (i.e. 21 hours per week)
Salary- £29,702 per annum
Reports to- Schools and Community Manager and Early Years Producer
Location- Wac Arts (Camden) and Homeworking plus Schools and Community settings when required
Typical week (this is subject to change)-
Schools & Community: Wednesday and Thursday
Early Years: Monday, Tuesday and Fridays
Some evening and weekends as required Job Requirements
A minimum of 2 years' experience:
*Delivering and facilitating arts and creative workshops for children and young people.
*Experience of project, event, or activity coordination.
*Experience working in a field relevant to the arts, creative industries, youth work.
*Reaching and engaging young people, families and communities that face the greatest barriers to participation in the arts.
*Coordinating activities for children especially aged 0 - 5.
*A positive outlook with a can do attitude and natural collaborative approach to working.
*Excellent communication skills with a wide range of colleagues, clients, and partners.
*Self-motivated, creative and emotionally intelligent, able to act tactfully, courteously and with empathy.
*An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Job Responsibilities
*Contribute to the development of marketing strategies to promote schools and community activity in collaboration with the Development and Communication Team.
*Engage in strategic planning contributing to the development of early years activity and overall growth of the Schools and Communities department to increase reach and participation.
*Play a key role in recruiting, engaging and onboarding Wac Arts Facilitators for a wide range of workshops and projects across multiple art forms.
*Establish and maintain strong relationships with schools, community centres, partners, stakeholders, families and young people. Useful Links
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