Position Overview & Specifications

Youth Director Job Vacancy

Do you love working with young people and have a background in drama?

Do you live in or around Brighton?

Are you an experienced director or actor – potentially in theatre and film?

Do you have an enhanced CRB / DBS certificate?

The Young Actors Group are delighted to announce that we are once again expanding our database of freelance drama and musical theatre directors! We are currently looking for a new director in the Hurstpierpoint area.

This role is for our Juniors and Seniors group (aged 8-15) on Saturdays from 9.45 - 2.00pm, based in The Church of The Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton.

The Young Actors Group is one of the fastest growing acting groups in the South and will be launching a franchise model this year.

If you’re passionate about nurturing and developing young people through drama, have at least 2 years’ experience working with children and a clear DBS then we’d love to hear from you.

We are always happy to hear from anyone who would like to work with us, so please do pass over our details to (or tag!) anybody you know that you think would be a good fit.

Check out what we do here:- www.theyoungactorsgroup.com

ESSENTIAL SKILLS (please do not apply if you do not meet the following skill base)

* Based in or around Hurstpierpoint

* Excellent organisational and administrative skills

* Excellent IT skills with a good understanding of email protocol

* Excellent manner with both children and parents

* Experience working in the Performing Arts industry

* 2 Years or more working with young people in the Performing Arts sector

BENEFICIAL SKILLS

* Experience teaching voice and movement exercises to young people

* Experience teaching both acting for stage and acting for screen

* An understanding of local drama spaces and groups in your area