About the Role

The Chaperone’s role is to support the welfare and safety of our Young Performers/Company during rehearsals and performances. The role is essential in safeguarding young performers while helping them thrive in a creative environment. This position requires close collaboration with the Company Stage Manager, Producer, and Take Part team to uphold safeguarding policies, monitor child well-being, and ensure smooth backstage operations.

Chaperones will remain in close proximity to the young people at all times, ensure their physical and emotional safety, and communicate effectively with production staff when concerns arise.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Safety

• Sign the young people in and out for rehearsals and performances
• Carry out regular headcounts and remain near the Young Performers/Company at all times
• Escort young people to and from the stage promptly for cues
• Be alert to signs of illness, distress, or external stressors
• Monitor medication (brought by the young people in named bags) during rehearsals and performances
• Support breaks and ensure performers are hydrated, rested, and calm
• Support evacuation procedures, lockdowns, or emergency situations
• Alert the Company Stage Manager (CSM) to any issues, concerns, or safeguarding disclosures

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Carry the Chaperone Folder at all times while on duty; return it to the Stage Management Office at shift end
• Keep contents confidential and secure
• Support the Company Stage Manager (CSM) with any paperwork completion when required

Safeguarding & Best Practive

All Chaperones are expected to:

• Hold an in-date chaperone license
• Treat all children equally, with dignity and respect
• Put the welfare of each performer first
• Be a positive, encouraging role model
• Follow Wiltshire Creative’s Safeguarding Policy (to be signed and returned)
• Report any concern or incident directly to the CSM
• Maintain boundaries: never be alone with a child or form outside contact (social media, personal messaging, etc.)

Do not:

• Promise secrecy to a child
• Make physical contact except in emergency
• Carry out tasks a child can do independently
• Use personal phones or email to contact parents or young people

General

• To always act in the best interests of Wiltshire Creative
• To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Wiltshire Creative
• To agree to abide by Wiltshire Creative’s policies, as set out in the Staff Handbook
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Wiltshire Creative
• To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible
• To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Management

About You

• You will have an enhanced DBS check
• You will have an in-date Chaperone licence issued by your local authority
• You will have experience working with children in performance, education, or care
• You will have an understanding of safeguarding, child welfare, and backstage theatre processes
• You will be calm, empathetic, responsible, vigilant, and nurturing
• You will be highly organized
• You will have the ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours
• You will be available to work over the Christmas period
• You will have theatre or live event experience

We will interview suitable candidates on receipt of application and will close this vacancy when the position has been filled.

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Details
£12.49 - £24.98 per hour
Location: Salisbury, SP2 7RA, GB