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Freelance Director-Facilitator(s)
We are looking for imaginative and collaborative Director-Facilitators based in or near West Sussex to assist and lead a new weekly youth theatre programme in Crawley, as well as ad hoc sessions in schools and youth settings.
ROLE 1: Youth Theatre Freelance Director-Facilitator
When: Autumn 2026 to Spring 2027 weekly every Thursday
Time: 15:30 - 18:00
Where: County Mall, Crawley
Rates of Pay: £100 per session
Responsible to: Artistic Director
The new youth theatre programme will create a space for young people aged 14+ to meet, develop their creativity and make theatre together.
The Director-Facilitator(s) will initially assist Theatre Centre’s Artistic Director Eleanor in establishing the group before taking over and leading the sessions in Spring 2027. The fee includes delivery and planning.
ROLE 2: Ad Hoc Freelance Facilitator(s)
When: Ad-Hoc Sessions
Where: National (current focus West Sussex & London)
Rates of Pay: £130 Half Day / £200 Full Day
Responsible to: Artistic Director
Sessions in schools and youth setting happen year-round and support the development of Theatre Centre’s shows which tour to venues and secondary schools UK-wide.
As a Theatre Centre Director-Facilitator you will:
Live in or around West Sussex with ease of access to Crawley
Have experience leading theatre workshops / drama projects with young people of secondary school age.
Agree to undertake safeguarding training and have a full enhanced DBS which Theatre Centre will process and pay for on your behalf if needed.
HOW TO APPLY
We are holding an informal Zoom Q&A drop-in at 5:30pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026. You can register here.
Please complete our Short Expression of Interest Form. You can include either a short self-tape (no longer than 2 mins) or a statement (max 350 words) about who you are, your practice, why you want to work for Theatre Centre
You must complete an Equal Opportunities Form HERE along with your application. Your submission to this form will be anonymous.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Monday 12th October
Group Interview Workshop: Tuesday 20th October, Crawley
Trial session with young people: Thursday 12th November, Crawley
We're particularly keen to hear from applicants from communities that are underrepresented in the cultural workforce including applicants from the global majority and those whose lived experience reflects the communities we work with. All candidates who identify as disabled and demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
We are an ITC Ethical Employer and use ITC Equity Ethical Manager Contracts. We are also a disability confident employer.
