Job description

Deputy Lead Chaperone (Matilda The Musical) (1545)

Deputy Lead Chaperone opportunity to join the team at Matilda The Musical in London on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The appointed candidate would ideally start in late October 2025

We are looking for an experienced Chaperone to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, making sure that they are properly supervised, have adequate meal breaks and sufficient rest and recreation. This position is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months, we are also open to this role being carried out as a job share.

The Deputy Lead Chaperone will:

Work closely with and support the Children's Manager & Lead Chaperone.
Be responsible for escorting children to and from the stage during rehearsals and performances as well as working a plot side of stage.
Supervise, lead and manage the team of Chaperones.
Maintain accurate records and documents.

This is a rewarding role for a licenced Chaperone with significant experience of working with children, aged 9-13, in a professional theatre environment. It is helpful if you have West End show experience together with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as a team.

All applicants must hold a current chaperone licence, and recent references will be requested.

Please note that Matilda The Musical performs a Tuesday to Sunday schedule, with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a mid-afternoon performance on a Sunday. There are comeback rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a normal week.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 7 October 2025

Interviews are expected to take place during the w/c 13 October 2025.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We 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.

Artistic/Executive:Artistic
Position Type:Fixed term (Full Time)
Closing Date:7 October 2025
Salary:£1022.50 per week, plus benefits