Head Chaperone

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Job Title: Head Chaperone
Salary: £50k+
Hours:
Full time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Location:

UK-wide

Job Description

The Head Chaperone is responsible for leading the Chaperone team responsible for the child cast of TINA, leading the supervision of the children, managing and scheduling the Chaperone team, liaising with the parents and ensuring that the children are working within the legal guidelines under which they are licensed to perform. The Head Chaperone ensures the health, comfort and welfare of the children whilst participating in the show, looking after the health and safety of the children and acting in loco parentis (in place of parent) at each touring venue.

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Head Chaperone

START DATE: February 2025

CONTRACT: Fixed term to April 2026

KEY DATES: Rehearsals commence: w/c 27 January 2025 (London)

Load in/Technical Rehearsals commence: w/c 24 February 2025 (Leicester)
First Performance: w/c 3 March 2025 (Leicester)
Opening Night: TBC (w/c 10 March 2025)

The show is moving every two to three weeks, with a longer 6 week sit down in Manchester leading up to Christmas 2025, and will run through to the end of March/beginning of April 2026.

SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday. Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls

PAY: Competitive and in line with industry standard

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months

Job Requirements

Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:

Registration with the relevant professional bodies (must include a Chaperone license and relevant DBS checks)
Experience providing chaperone duties in a live theatre or performing arts environment
Experience working with parents, venues and local authorities
Experience safeguarding, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of a child
Suitable experience discharging proper care of a child
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Conscientious, discreet, enthusiastic, reliable and personable individual
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Prior experience of providing chaperone duties on a touring production

Desirable

Experience working with parents, venues and local authorities
Trained first aider

Job Responsibilities

Supporting and supervising the children at all times during the performance, rehearsals or other activity, including in the event of an emergency;
Safeguarding, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of the children involved in TINA;
Being fully aware of the conditions that form part of the license granted to the production to have the children perform;
Ensuring that all necessary working hour limits are adhered to, ensuring the children receive adequate rest breaks in line with licensing regulations;
Ensuring that children are quiet and well-behaved during performances and rehearsals and are in the wings in time to go on stage;
Managing the chaperone schedules to ensure that the production always has the appropriate level of chaperone presence;
Assisting the Company Manager and General Manager with scheduling the children appropriately within their regulated hours;

For full responsibilities, please see our website.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Wednesday 9th October 2024.

SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name] CV: [Your Name] – CV

Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.

Contact email: [email protected]

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