Tutor Chaperone

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Job Title: Tutor Chaperone
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours:
Full time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Location:

UK-wide

Job Description

Chaperones are responsible for the child cast of TINA – the Tutor Chaperone is responsible for their education whilst they are participating in the show. They are there to provide support for their health, comfort and welfare whilst participating in the show. The chaperones are responsible for, amongst other things, first aid and health and safety of the children, liaising with the parents and acting in loco parentis (in place of parent) at each touring venue.

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Tour 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)
Relevant teaching qualifications, e.g. education or tutoring
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

Desirable

Prior experience of providing chaperone duties on a touring production
Experience working with parents, venues and local authorities
Trained first aider

Job Responsibilities

Taking on the responsibility of maintaining the children’s education whilst they participating in the production;
Deputising for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested;
Being the lead point of contact for communication with the children’s schools;
Safeguarding, supporting and promoting the wellbeing of the children involved in TINA;
Ensuring that the children are working within the legal guidelines under which they are licensed to perform;
Ensuring that all necessary working hour limits are adhered to, ensuring the children receive adequate rest breaks in line with licensing regulations;
Supporting and supervising the children at all times during the performance or activity;
Using appropriate language and actions in the presence of the children and ensuring the same from other adults in the vicinity;
Cultivating a relationship with all parents, communicating with them regarding any issues or changes;

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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