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Job Opportunities

Welcome to the Promote YT Jobs section, where you will find job opportunities in the performing arts sector.

We aim to update the information on a regualr basis. If you would like to post a vacancy with us please contact info@promoteyt.co.uk with details of the post, how to apply and contact information.

Job Opportunities are posted in order of application deadline date.

Falkirk Council - ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (DRAMA AND DANCE)

As the Arts Development Officer, you will work on a range of dance and drama-based initiatives targeting all sections of the community throughout the Falkirk Council area.

You will be creative and self-motivated and have proven experience of arts provision. With excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), you will be well-organised, able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.

This is a part-time post, 16 hours per week on a job share basis and you will be required to undertake work outwith normal office hours, including evenings and weekends.

This post is temporary until July 2011, salary: £26,044 - £28,957 pro-rata. To find out more about this role and to apply, please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk or tel: 01324 590598.

Toonspeak - DRAMA WORKSHOP LEADERS AND ASSISTANTS

'At Toonspeak we're looking to recruit drama workshop leaders and assistants for our new term starting in September.  We're looking for CVs from drama facilitators whose practice fits closely with Toonspeak's model of Theatre of Empowerment and who have an understanding of some of the challenges involved in working with young people aged 11+ from deprived communities.  Workshops run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm in various venues in North Glasgow.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 5^th September; for more information about Toonspeak's activities go to www.toonspeak.co.uk.  The Toonspeak office will be closed for two weeks and will re-open on Monday 6^th September; we hope interviews will take place on Thursday 9^th September, and will be in touch that week.'

Toonspeak Young People's Theatre

Unit 1A Millburn Centre

221 Millburn Street

Glasgow

G21 2HL

0141 552 0234

www.toonspeak.co.uk

The Arches Theatre - Technician

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th September

area: Glasgow

'We are looking for a Technician to work through the Arches busy programme of events.

The main duties include: 

To provide technical support for the events programme at the Arches and act as Duty Technician during public events when required. To safely operate and maintain all Arches technical equipment and keep the venue clean and tidy whilst adhering to all current Health & Safety legislation pertaining to the post. 

Experience required, amongst other skills: 

Experience of working as a venue technician for at least one year.
Experience of operating sound and lighting equipment on live productions and late night events.
Experience of dealing with visiting companies, promoters  and artists and assisting with get-ins and get-outs.
Excellent organisation skills.
Knowledge of European Health & Safety regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of basic electrical systems and requirements.
Knowledge of entertainment licensing regulations.

Deadline for applications: Monday 06th September 2010. Interviews will be held the following week. 

Please complete the following downloadable application forms and return to  magali@thearches.co.uk or call 0141 565 1002 for more information.'

The MGA Academy for Performing Arts - VARIOUS POSTS

We are currently looking for formally-trained professional performers to join us at the MGA Academy as guest tutors, full‑time staff, part-time staff, freelance tutors and visiting consultants.

We have vacancies in each department - from Voice to Ballet, Jazz to Music Theory.

Excellent rates of pay starting at £25 per hour for freelance and
£23,500 plus bonus for full time.

An amazing working environment with great flexibility.

A few perks thrown in here and there too!

If you are interest in getting involved contact Andrew Gowland at

The MGA Company on 0131 466 9392.

Past applicants should also re-apply.

Applicants should have graduated from a CDS, CDET, NCDT recognised school or a conservatoire of notable standing, hold formal qualifications in the subjects they wish to teach and/or be able to demonstrate substantial and recent professional performance experience.

Past teaching experience is a bonus, as is knowledge and experience of SQA procedure.

Already working somewhere else? Don't panic! We don't believe in conflicts of interest - we believe in co-operation and skill sharing. Why not call us and we can talk through your options together.

The MGA Company
207 Balgreen Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian EH11 2RZ
0131 466 9392

andrew@themgacompany.com

Falkirk Children's and Youth Theatre - DRAMA WORKER

area: Greater Glasgow

Drama workshop leader wanted to lead weekly workshops for ages 7-18 years for Falkirk Children's and Youth Theatre.

Dates: Sundays 16^th January - 27^th march 2011

Times: tbc but approx 2pm-5pm

Location: Grangemouth Town Hall, Grangemouth

Pay: 25 pounds per hour

Must have own public liability insurance and will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check

If interested please send CV and covering letter to Hazel Beattie, Callendar House, Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR hazel.beattie@falkirk.gov.uk