Do you hold a valid, professional chaperone licence? Have you worked with children aged between 9-12? Do you have experience of working in a theatre environment?
We are looking for Chaperones to ensure the safety and well-being of the children whilst in our care, making sure they are properly supervised, have adequate meal breaks and sufficient rest and recreation during their time performing across productions in our Autumn/Winter season. This will be a casual role, with work assigned based up on the requirements of the production.
You must have a valid, professional chaperone licence to be eligible for this position.
Reporting to the Children's Planning Manager, key duties and responsibilities will include (please see the job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):
- Being responsible for escorting and supervising the children during performances and looking after the general wellbeing and safety of the children.
- Ensuring daily records are completed in accordance with legislation
- Ensuring that the children / young performers are supported to meet expected behavioural standards.
- Assisting the wardrobe team with costume changes, wigs and make-up
- Supervising the children and young performers in their dressing room
To be suitable for this position it is essential that you have:
- A valid, professional chaperone licence.
- Experience of working within a theatre environment.
- Experience of working with children aged between 9-12.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in relation to Chaperone duties
- A friendly, approachable and flexible approach to work
The role is offered as a casual agreement, based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Your working hours will vary between 4 and 48 per week dependent upon the child actors' schedules; you will be required to attend rehearsals in London, a flexible approach to work is therefore essential.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]
The interviews will be in-person/online and a one/two stage process, in the week commencing 8 September.
About the RSC
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.
