The Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR and other locations throughout Herefordshire
Closing Date:
12 noon on 5 September 2025
Interviews:
w/c15 September 2025. Short listed candidates will be expected to deliver a 30-minute workshop as part of the interview process.
The Courtyard is Herefordshire's primary arts centre, producing, hosting and supporting a wide range of participatory and non-participatory events both in the main venue in Hereford and at others throughout the county. It is proud of its status as a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England.
The Education & Participation department is responsible for a huge programme of activities, including a large and thriving youth theatre, arts-based courses and classes for all age groups, holiday workshops and work in schools throughout Herefordshire and beyond. This is a very exciting time to come into the department as we are looking to strengthen and expand our existing work on productions and projects with the youth theatre and schools as we begin to look to the future.
We are looking for a key team player who has strong skills in delivering drama sessions for young people and who is passionate and enthusiastic about enriching young people's lives through theatre. The successful candidate will be delivering workshops in schools, running sessions for The Courtyard's 400-strong youth theatre at The Courtyard and out at our satellite venues, and devising and leading holiday workshops and pop-up projects, as and when required. Working hours are not yet set in stone and will be decided upon appointment of the role. Some degree of flexibility will be required and Saturday working is very likely. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in applying for this role you will find the application pack, with a full job description and person spec, on The Courtyard's website at courtyard.org.uk/job-vacancies/. You will need to complete and return the application form as we do not short list from CVs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 16,229.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work Location: In person