Education and Young People's Co-ordinator

We are looking to appoint an Education and Young People's Co-ordinator to work across our Producing and Communications teams to develop and support the ambition and reach of the work we do with, by and for young people across formal and non-formal education.

The Education and Young People's Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing relationships and communications with local schools, colleges and youth groups with a view to maximising their engagement with the work we produce and the programme of touring shows on offer at the theatre.

The role will be the lead co-ordinator for a wide range of activity including our Insight Days, which invite school groups into the building to experience the range of careers on offer, workshop offers both in and out of school, creative resources, CPD for teachers and Young People's HUBs programmes.

The role will also advise the Communications department on purpose driven communications and mechanisms to improve our work with schools and colleges, to make any trip to the theatre accessible and enjoyable., As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible,


• Communicating and promoting vacancies,


• Interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum job criteria,


• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required,


• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work,


• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.


Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme here.

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme please complete this form: Disability Confident Employer Scheme

Finally, if you need any support to help you apply, please don't hesitate to get in touch via recruitment@belgrade.co.uk, and we will do our best to meet your needs.


• An understanding of the National Curriculum and how to connect the work of the theatre with National Curriculum requirements,


• Experience in co-ordinating, supporting, planning and delivering drama activities with people of any age whether in a school or community setting,


• Skills in planning interactive workshops and workshop programmes,


• The ability to liaise with external organisations and relevant groups,


• An understanding of the principles and value of participatory arts practice,


• The flexibility to engage and work with participants with a wide range of needs and backgrounds,


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,


• Administrative skills, including basic computing and database skills,


• Computer literate. Proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel and a willingness to learn other computer packages used by the theatre,


• Excellent team worker, supporting the work of colleagues as well as inviting support and input in return,


• To be an effective champion to young people of the value of live Theatre,


• Willingness to embrace the Belgrade Brand Values to be people-centred,


• Direct experience of working with schools in setting up workshop programmes,


• We are looking for candidates with knowledge and experience of work within education.


Desirable

• Skills or experience in a range of art forms in addition to drama,


• Experience of writing education packs that are imaginative in their execution, and empower participants in the activities to explore the subject matter themselves,


• A local knowledge of Coventry and the surrounding area.