Paid jobs in arts, culture and heritage

Place Partnership Project Lead - Reading Rep Theatre

Reading Rep Theatre is looking for a freelance Project Lead to help set up and begin delivery of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub, our Arts Council England Place Partnership.

Although contracted by Reading Rep Theatre as grant holder, the role is explicitly partnership-facing and will work across the agreed governance structures of the Berkshire Cultural Skills Hub. The programme aims to build a joined-up pathway from early cultural engagement into paid work in the creative and screen industries, with a particular focus on underrepresented young people aged 14–24.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, relationship-led and confident working across multiple organisations. This role is about getting the partnership working well, supporting co-design, setting up clear systems and ensuring the firstphase of delivery is ready to progress.

£225 per day 

9-month freelance contract | Equivalent of 1.5 days per week, with working patterns to be agreed in line with programme and partnership needs

We will operate a rolling recruitment basis with the role closing 31st August.

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Creative Health Lead - RBC, West Berkshire Council & Wokingham Council

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our communities through innovative and creative approaches? West Berkshire Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced to work on behalf on three local authorities across Berkshire West (Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham) as the Creative Health Lead. 

As the Creative Health Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and embedding Creative Health across the Berkshire West health and care system. Working across organisational and sector boundaries, you will lead a coordinated approach that integrates arts, culture and creative practice into health improvement, prevention, neighbourhood health and care pathways.

• Fixed term - 2 years from start date (Funding limited project)
• Full Time (37 hrs pw)
• £45,091 to £53,460 (Grade K)

Applications close 24/07/2026

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Ballet Teacher Wanted - Reading School of Dance

Do you love helping young dancers grow in confidence and technique?
Does seeing students improve bring you real joy?

We’re looking for a passionate ballet teacher to join our team of dedicated dance educators. You’ll be working with a group of talented, driven students who are aiming for full-time dance college and beyond.

Classes are Mondays 5–7pm (with potential to expand)

If this interests you, get in touch by emailing josie.norman@readingschoolofdance.com for more information!

Roles with Berkshire Music Trust

Working at Berkshire Music Trust is highly rewarding – as a music charity, their aim is to enhance and enrich the lives of children, young people, and adults through the unrivalled range of musical opportunities they offer. They currently have some job opportunities for Reading and the surrounding area:

• Peripatetic Music Teachers in various music areas
• Fundraising and Marketing Manager
• Partnership and Inclusion Manager

Head to Work for us - Berkshire Music Trust (berksmusictrust.org.uk) to find out more and apply.

Freelance drama teachers - StageAbility Reading

Attention Drama Teachers of Reading, Wokingham and surrounding areas!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN, INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE DRAMA SCHOOL TO WORK WITH? PERHAPS YOU’RE NEW TO THE AREA?

I am looking for inspiring freelance drama teachers to join our committed team at StageAbility to deliver our drama clubs to primary schools in and around the Reading and Wokingham area.

At StageAbility, we believe that every child can benefit from a drama class, particularly the most shy! Our classes focus on developing confidence and self-esteem first and foremost, so much of our class is based around fun games and drama activities.

Requirements of the role:

• Experience in teaching drama to children aged 4-11.

• Enhanced DBS certificate. (StageAbility can process this for right candidate.)

• First Aid certification is preferred

• Safeguarding certificate

• Available some weekdays from 3pm

• Registered self-employed

£30 for the first hour, £20 per hour thereafter

Please email a copy of your CV, along with an explanation of how you share our vision to jackie@stageability.co.uk

For more about StageAbility and our programmes visit our website

Dance Instructors Wanted

Bespoke Dance and Functions are looking for dance teachers in Reading to cover hen party dance classes. All music/choreography/props are provided and they pay £50 per 90 min dance class.

Interested? Drop them an email or fill in the online application form.