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Support Drama Facilitator, Wycombe Swan

  •  East
  •  Under ÂŁ10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes August 7, 2026
  •  Alexis Rendel
  •  creativelearning@wycombeswan.co.uk
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Description

Job Summary

Wycombe Swan’s Creative Learning department is looking for a freelance Support Drama Facilitator to run the Wycombe Swan’s Youth Theatre in High Wycombe.

Job Description

The Youth Theatre is a popular term-time programme, focussing on performance and the development of drama and other creative skills whilst helping participants to achieve goals, improve communication skills, boost confidence and self-esteem, and improve resilience.

We are keen to find a candidate who embodies the values of inclusivity, creation of supportive environments, and the promotion of upskilling, wellbeing, and access to the arts.

Please only apply if you are available on Monday evenings during term time.

About the Role

We're looking for someone who can:

Support in delivery of high-quality participatory drama workshops

Facilitate sessions with young people, supporting participants to devise and perform their own work

Support young people to develop and apply their creative skills

Work collaboratively with the Lead Drama Facilitator to develop facilitation skills

Ensure participants are supported to work towards their goals

Evaluate each term's activities and implement actions in future work

Develop positive relationships with participants and their parents/guardians

The Youth Theatre runs on Mondays during term time and is split into two groups:

Juniors - age 7 to Year 7 (5.30pm-7pm)

Seniors - Year 8 to age 18 (7pm-9pm)

Hours: You will need to be available on Monday evenings during the school term time (5.30pm-9pm).

Fee: You will only be paid for the hours that you work. The rate is ÂŁ15-ÂŁ17 per hour, depending on experience.

Start date: September 2026.

Job Requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who has the following essential skills:

A minimum of 2 years' experience of taking part in drama workshops and/or theatre projects

Experience of working with young people

Can work collaboratively with young people and support young people with some additional needs

Demonstrative experience in working as part of a team

Your Experience

Desirable skills and/or qualifications include:

Paid and/or unpaid experience running youth arts workshops

Safeguarding trained

First Aid trained

Enhanced DBS certificate

How to Apply

How to Apply

Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than one side of A4) detailing why you are suitable for this role and relevant experience to Alexis Rendel, Creative Learning Manager: [email protected] . Please write “Youth Theatre Support Facilitator role” in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is Friday 7th August 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 17th August 2026.

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