JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Theatre Academy Practitioner (Freelance Contract)

MAIN RELATIONSHIPS

Youth Theatre Coordinator, Theatre Academy Assistants, Duty Managers

INTRODUCTION

Launched in January 2023, Taunton Brewhouse Theatre Academy offers young people the opportunity to learn,
perform and explore theatre together. The workshops will have a termly focus and have a multitude of benefits
available to the participants.

Some of the benefits we offer young people include:

-  Ticket offers to some of our most exciting visiting productions
-  Opportunities to represent the venue at events within the local community
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Exclusive discounts to theatre-related workshops delivered as part of the Youth Theatre Programme
Performance opportunities, including the chance to audition for our annual Christmas Production and
National Theatre Connections

Taunton Brewhouse Theatre Academy takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during term time, with
each term including 10 sessions per term.

This vacancy is exclusively for Tuesdays with opportunity to pick up additional shifts on Wednesdays & Thursdays
where cover might be required.

The schedule for this vacancy is as follows:

TUESDAYS

17:00 to 18:00
18:10 to 19:40
19:45 to 21:30

Group 1 (5yrs-9yrs)
Group 3 (11yrs-13yrs)
Group 4 (13yrs-15yrs)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

-  To plan and deliver regular sessions, predominantly working with Group 1, Group 3 & Group 4
-  To ensure that Safeguarding and other relevant policies are understood and always followed
-  To act as a mentor for all participants of varying needs, knowledge and experience
-  To always act in the best interests of Taunton Brewhouse

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Evidence of previous experience leading or assisting young people’s projects in an arts context
Experience working with a range of individuals with various access, support and medical needs

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-  A commitment to accessibility and inclusion in the arts
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-  Access to own transport to and from the venue
-  Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be aged 18+

Excellent time management skills

DESIRABLE

Based in the South West of England

Experience of directing scripted and devised productions

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-  A minimum of two years’ professional arts experience
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-  Knowledge of current social, political, and cultural issues which impact young people
-  Knowledge of Taunton and the surrounding areas
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-  An arts-related qualification at Level 3 or above
-  Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS Clearance
-  Chaperone Licence

Previous experience of working within regional theatre venues
Experience of providing career-specific guidance to young people

TERMS & CONDITIONS

RATE OF PAY

£106.25 to £127.50 day rate per Tuesday (Depending on Experience)
(inclusive of preparation and delivery)

NI & TAX

The successful applicant must be registered as self-employed and is fully responsible for
paying all relevant contributions to HMRC

TERM

Freelance Contract

INITIAL DATES

Tuesday 2 December 2025
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Tuesday 16 December 2025

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Tuesday 27 January 2026

Tuesday 3 February 2026
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Tuesday 24 February 2026

Tuesday 3 March 2026
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Tuesday 24 March 2026

(an earlier or later start date can be agreed with the successful candidate and occasional dates
can be covered if the successful candidate has pre-booked commitments)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a covering letter (two pages maximum) and CV via email to abbie@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk
by midnight on 24 October 2025 with the subject as Theatre Practitioner Vacancy. In the event a
suitable candidate is found before the application deadline advertised, Taunton Brewhouse reserves the right to
close the vacancy early.

This vacancy will have a two-stage interview process. The initial stage will be an interview with the Youth Theatre
Coordinator and one other member of staff.

If your first-round interview is successful, you will then be invited to a second-round where you will be invited to
lead a 30-minute practical session with participants demonstrating your facilitation skills.

If you wish to have an informal conversation or have any questions before applying, please contact Abbie (Youth
Theatre Coordinator) via abbie@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.