Job Description

Any applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please read full details below carefully before applying. Please only apply if your application details relevant experience applicable to this post.

We're looking for a Superstar to work with our 4-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds.

You will be the most awesome person in our student's lives.

The one they see first when they arrive, last before they leave and is there with them throughout the whole session to support their learning and support them as mighty great young people!

You'll also support the teacher to teach outstanding lessons consistently.

You'll be a vital cog in the large team that we have, an absolute lifeline for the management team... for this particular assistant role we are looking for someone that is versatile, flexible and adaptable, able to jump into any class, working with any new group of children and have that instant rapport as if they've known them forever.

The students will come away saying how much they love you for being there for them and the teachers will come away saying how much they love you for enabling them to teach effectively!

Who we are:

Join an award winning 'family' of staff at an award-winning school. Where our ethos is based on nurturing talent not only in our students but in our staff team, coaching you into becoming the best you can be, in ever developing roles. One of the largest part time theatre schools in the midlands, we are a significant local employer and have been open for 19 years, 10 under current ownership and management. We teacher dance, drama and singing in equal lessons to ages 2-18.

The role:

Saturdays (term time) 08:40-14:10

Location - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

This is an early career role and may be ideally suited to someone looking to gain experience in this field, for example still in training as a performer themselves!

Plenty of room for progression and development within the organisation. The majority of former post-holders of this role have gone on to become teachers with us, and even two, gone on to become Managers of the school, one running their own school and have gone on to direct/choreograph West End performances with us!

The deadline for applications is 12 midday Sunday 28th December 2025.

First round interviews will be held week commencing 5th January 2026.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and suitable references.

The ideal candidate must meet the following ESSENTIAL criteria;

Experience working with children under 9 (ideally in a performing arts or relevant environment.

Demonstrable skill/knowledge and training in dance/acting/singing.

Understanding and knowledge of current safeguarding and child protection practice

Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and obtain a Chaperone Licence if not already in possession of

The personality and character that screams warmth, positivity, bubbly and friendliness with a can-do approach and an attitude in-keeping with our values of trustworthiness, honesty, openness and being a fab new team member.

Adaptable and able to respond to change.

Passionate about theatre and passionate about working with young people within a theatre setting.

The ideal candidate may also meet the following DESIRABLE criteria;

Previous experience working within a part time theatre school

An additional arts / theatre industry skill

Have a relevant performing arts / education qualification, eg. BTEC, A Level, Degree, ISTD, BTDA,

How to apply:

Applications must include a full and up to date CV, detailing all relevant work, skills and experience.

Along with a full covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and evidencing how you meet the above criteria.

Either through 'apply now' on indeed or by email to suttoncoldfield@razzamataz.co.uk

Any applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.

Any applications received after the deadline stated above will not be considered.

Razzamataz Sutton Coldfield is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and creating a workforce representative of the diverse communities we work with. Applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are a proud and passionate Disability Confident employer. We actively seek to encourage applications from those from under-represented groups.

Applicants who identify as Disabled in their application who meet the minimum essential criteria on the above description will be guaranteed an interview for this vacancy.

Please indicate within your application if you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made during or as part of the application process or interview stage due to a disability.

We cannot offer payment for any time spent during any stage of this application process, nor reimburse any costs or expenses incurred.

We can't wait to hear from you and hopefully meet you!

Benefits:

Company events Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person