Drama Facilitator

Published 21 Jul 2026

Wycombe Swan’s Creative Learning department is looking for a freelance Support Drama Facilitator to run the Wycombe Swan’s Youth Theatre in High Wycombe.

The Youth Theatre is a popular term‑time programme, focussing on performance and the development of drama and other creative skills whilst helping participants to achieve goals, improve communication skills, boost confidence and self‑esteem, and improve resilience.

We are keen to find a candidate who embodies the values of inclusivity, creation of supportive environments, and the promotion of upskilling, wellbeing, and access to the arts.

Please only apply if you are available on Monday evenings during term time.

• Support in delivery of high‑quality participatory drama workshops
• Facilitate sessions with young people, supporting participants to devise and perform their own work
• Support young people to develop and apply their creative skills
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Drama Facilitator to develop facilitation skills
• Ensure participants are supported to work towards their goals
• Evaluate each term's activities and implement actions in future work
• Develop positive relationships with participants and their parents/guardians

The Youth Theatre runs on Mondays during term time and is split into two groups:

• Juniors – age 7 to Year 7 (5.30pm‑7pm)
• Seniors – Year 8 to age 18 (7pm‑9pm)

Hours
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You will need to be available on Monday evenings during the school term time (5.30pm‑9pm).

Fee
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You will only be paid for the hours that you work. The rate is £15‑£17 per hour, depending on experience.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience of taking part in drama workshops and/or theatre projects
• Experience working with young people
• Can work collaboratively with young people and support young people with some additional needs
• Demonstrative experience working as part of a team

• Paid and/or unpaid experience running youth arts workshops

Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than one side of A4) detailing why you are suitable for this role and relevant experience to Alexis Rendel, Creative Learning Manager: cre . Please write “Youth Theatre Support Facilitator role” in the subject line.

Final date to receive applications is Friday 7th August 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 17th August 2026.