Actor/Teacher

We are seeking Actor/Teachers for a touring production of Hansel and Gretel to North Solihull primary schools.

 This tour is part of our Schools of Recovery, Communities of Recovery and Artists for Recovery programme of work funded by Arts Council England.

We are offering a fixed-term contract, lasting 31 weeks, running from 20th May 2024 to 20th December 2024.

£28,340 pro rata (£16,895 for this contract).

We are seeking to appoint Actor/Teachers to join our current team and take part in our upcoming Theatre in Education tour of ‘Hansel and Gretel’. This new and ambitious tour aims to reach all the young people between 5-11 in North Solihull schools. The team will take part in developing three age-related versions of this famous story so as to engage young minds and bodies in making meaning of the story in their lives. We are looking for individuals who are interested in developing their understanding of theatre and drama for young people in primary school settings. 

Big Brum is an internationally renowned Theatre in Education Company, that takes high quality theatre and drama to young people in areas of high deprivation. A teacher from Selly Park Girls’ School said of our last tour ’Frankenstein’ that it was the best production they had ever had in their school.

This is a full-time post for 31 weeks, 20th May 2024 to 20th December 2024. Holiday pay is included. The successful candidate will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check and complete on-line training modules on Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

Standard week is 37 hours, with rehearsal hours between 9.00am and 5.00 pm.

Professional experience of acting, touring and working with young people is highly desirable.

To apply, please compose a covering letter detailing your desire to work with and for Big Brum. In this letter we would also like to hear about your past experiences working with young people, particularly those in areas of high deprivation, or who don’t often get access to the arts. Please also attach an up-to-date CV and headshot (or spotlight link).

To apply, please send your CV and letter to judy@bigbrum.org.uk with the subject line: Actor – ‘Hansel & Gretel’ .

Please note - WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL.

Closing Date for Applications: Noon on Wednesday 10th April 2024

Full Day Auditions/Workshops will be held on Wednesday & Thursday 18th & 19th April 2024.

We will contact candidates about auditions by Friday 12th April 2024. If you are not contacted by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Big Brum is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation that reflects our region and the communities with whom we work. We recognise that diversity brings a wealth of benefits and strongly encourage applications from all interested people with related experience, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, trans and non-binary candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who have a disability. If you have any access needs relevant to the process, please get in touch with us directly to discuss them.