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Job description

The Employer is: IN YOUR SPACE CIRCUS LTD. This is a practical job which includes working directly with participants in a class environment under the guidance of our Training team. To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for circus and an interest in developing your teaching practice. Your working pattern may change week to week depending on your skills, areas of development and areas of interest. If you are applying for this role, you should be able to commit to working some evenings and weekends. .

Responsibilities

• Supporting planning, delivery, and evaluation of circus classes for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Supporting administration associated with circus classes, including registrations record keeping.
• Support the management of equipment and resources related to circus class delivery.
• Support general office tasks related to circus school activities.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings to help support the progression of the Circus school.
• Attend residentials, trips and experiences as required.
• Complete relevant training opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A range of circus skills that you can share/demonstrate.
• A genuine interest in teaching circus arts to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
• Organised and enjoy planning, solving problems and meeting deadlines.
• Experience of teaching/coaching/supporting others to learn new skills.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and other computer software.  
• Experience of working as part of a team on a project or in an organisation.
• Be available to work on evenings and weekends to help deliver festivals, events and shows.

Desirable Skills

• An understanding of safeguarding and how that is applied in a learning environment.
• Knowledge of risks involved in teaching circus and know how to mitigate them.
• Experience of creating digital content and using a variety of social media platforms.
• Experience of shadowing or leading circus/other arts workshops or classes.
• An interest in wider performing arts and education.
• Knowledge around safeguarding policy.

Further Information

The Employer is: IN YOUR SPACE CIRCUS LTD. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended, and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.