Student Support for Youth Theatre

£26,304 to £27,380 per annum, pro-rata

Dunfermline / Kirkcaldy Campus (travel may be required within Fife)

Minimum 30 hours over contract period

Anticipated Start Date is 1 September 2026

Temporary until 31 August 2027

About the Role

We would like to appoint enthusiastic, motivated individuals to carry out the role of Student Support for Youth Theatre who will work closely with the Youth Theatre Facilitator to maintain a high quality, safe environment for all students.

You will provide staffing to child ratio levels for particular age groups and learner requirements when “chaperone” duties are needed in weekly classes and provide continuity in nurturing children’s talent and skills.

Key Responsibilities

· General administration including enrolment and payment and creation of registers

· Check attendance and waiting lists and follow up with class member as required.

· Provide appropriate staffing to child ratio levels for particular age groups and learner requirements when “chaperone” duties are needed in weekly classes

· Provide support to the Facilitator in technical aspects of the class, including leading on warm up sessions as and when required

· Provide continuity in nurturing children’s talent and skills

· Participate in social media engagement by sharing of courses as well as creating content for internal sharepoint pages

· Support the Finance staff with collection of payments where appropriate.

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
• Standard grade school qualification or equivalent (SCQF Level 3)
• Undertaking a course in Performing Arts
• Experience of the drama process
• Experience of working in a supportive environment
• Desirable:
• Experience of working with children in a drama setting

Skills and Attributes

• Essential:
• Have effective communication skills
• Enthusiasm for the task
• High degree of flexibility
• The ability to use own initiative