Job Opportunities
Digital Music Facilitator
Creative Alternative Provision (KS1/KS2)
Inspire primary-aged children with challenging behaviour through music, drama & creativity.
Location: Derby City
Pay: £80–£150 per day
Contract: Term-time | 2–4 days per week
This role is for you if…
You believe that behaviour is communication, not defiance.
You can walk into a room of dysregulated children and connect — through creativity, humour, music, performance, and trust.
You want your work to change the course of a child’s education, not just manage a classroom.
At S L Drama Academy CIC, we work with KS1 and KS2 children who have struggled in mainstream settings due to trauma, anxiety, school refusal, exclusions, or additional needs. Many present with challenging behaviour — and that’s exactly where creativity becomes powerful.
About the Role
You will deliver engagement-led, creative sessions within alternative provision settings, using:
- Music & songwriting
- Digital music-making
- Rap, beatboxing & performance
- Drama, role-play & creative expression
Your work will help children to:
- Build confidence, trust and emotional regulation
- Develop self-esteem and resilience
- Re-engage with learning in a positive way
- Begin transitioning back into mainstream education where appropriate
This is relationship-first work. Patience, adaptability, and genuine care are essential.
You’ll receive full training, clear guidance, and ongoing support — you won’t be thrown in alone.
Pay & Working Pattern
- £80–£150 per day (Music Mentor - Lead Facilitator rate)
- Minimum 2–3 days per week (up to 4 available)
- Term-time only
- In-person delivery across Derby City
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for creative practitioners, not traditional teachers.
You might be:
- A performer, musician, or drama practitioner
- A singer or songwriter with your own laptop & music software
- Skilled in rap, beatboxing, or digital music production
- Experienced in mentoring children 1:1 or in small groups
You must have:
- Experience working with children (schools, AP, SEND, youth or community settings)
- Confidence working with children who display challenging behaviour
- Strong relationship-building skills
- A calm, adaptable and positive approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- Acting or drama experience
- Experience supporting children with additional needs
Technical Requirements
- Own laptop/computer
- Music recording software
- (Microphones and speakers are provided in AP settings)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver creative sessions for KS1 and KS2 learners requiring tailored education
- Use creative approaches to support emotional wellbeing and confidence
- Plan engaging, structured sessions aligned with our programmes
- Adapt delivery to meet a wide range of needs and abilities
- Build trusting, positive relationships with learners
- Support learners to overcome barriers to education
- Maintain accurate records, reports and progress updates
- Share insights and progress with the wider team
- Attend mandatory training and team sessions
Safeguarding
S L Drama Academy CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and preventing extremism. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
All roles involving regulated activity are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Appropriate vetting procedures
- Online searches of publicly available information for shortlisted candidates
Equality & Diversity
S L Drama Academy CIC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to representing the diversity of our community.
Creative Performance Workshop Facilitator
£20 per hour + £10 an hour for administration duties for each session (up to £55 per session)
"We require all applicants to email a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role with a relevant C.V. Only applicants with cover letters will be considered for the next stage"
S L Drama Academy is seeking an experienced, dynamic and inspiring freelance drama workshop leader to deliver our junior academy programme in schools across Nottingham.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for working with children from all socioeconomic backgrounds, be an inspiring and positive role model to the young people, bring fun and energy to all elements of the role whilst demonstrating resilience in overcoming challenges.
S L Drama Academy works in schools across the Midlands to transform children and young people’s experience of learning through arts and culture. We ensure that high-quality Performing Arts is accessible to all and becomes embedded in each child's learning life, supporting and accelerating their all round development.
The majority of workshops run after school approx. 3.15pm -5.00pm
We are looking to recruit a versatile individual with a performance background and experience of delivering performance workshops to 7-11 year olds.
Essential Qualities
- Experience of single-handedly organising and leading groups of children/young people
- Exceptional ability to devise and facilitate workshop sessions involving role-play, storytelling, drama games, improvisation, and scripted work
- Experience of voice control and development, mime, movement and basic singing.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to effectively manage day-to-day administration and communication with schools and parents
- Driving license and access to own transport
- Enhanced DBS or willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Performing: 1 years’ experience
- Directing Experience desirable
Please email your CV containing relevant experience and an cover letter detailing your experience and suitability. (Cover letters no more than 1 side of A4) to info@sldramaacademy.co.uk
