Paid jobs in arts, culture and heritage

General Manager (Maternity Cover) - Reading Rep Theatre

We’re looking for a General Manager to join Reading Rep Theatre on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

You’ll make sure the theatre runs smoothly, safely, and is a welcoming place for everyone — audiences, staff, and performers. You'll manage the Front of House (like box office and customer service) and Back of House (building maintenance and safety).

You’ll also oversee our staff and volunteers, handle schedules, and support events and productions.
We’re looking for someone who has experience managing people, buildings, events and budgets. You should also have a strong knowledge of health and safety and excellent organisational skills.

If you’re passionate about theatre and love working with teams, this role is for you!

• Start date - Feb 2025. 
• Salary: 30k- 33k per annum, dependant on experience
• Hours: Full Time. This is a fixed term maternity cover contract.

The deadline for applications is 7th January 2025
Interviews will be held on the 10th January 2025

For more info on the role and how to apply, download the full job description.

Drum Teacher - The Rock Academy

The Rock Academy is growing and they are looking for a drum teacher to join them in January 2025. They have several days of 1-to-1 drum lessons in a school setting during term time. Experience of teaching young people in a 1-to-1 setting, working with grades is essential. A full DBS is preferred, although they can help you to get this if needed.

They would like to have some time with one of our current drum teachers before the end of term, so if you are interested in working for a growing Reading-based music charity, please get in touch as soon as you can via office@therockacademyfoundation.org

Casual work - "The Reading Witch" at Deadlocked Escape Rooms, Reading

Reading's Deadlocked Escape Rooms have a casual opening for someone to be trained-up to play "The Reading Witch" in their eponymous new 2 hour immersive horror game.

Would suit a student, an actor or someone else with performance skills. Due to the physicality of the role, they're ideally looking for someone small and athletic. Gender not really important as costume is quite intricate. 

Information and enquiries to info@deadlockedrooms.com

Marketing Officer - Berkshire Music Trust

An exciting new opportunity is now available to join the Berkshire Music Trust team as Marketing Officer.

Working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager, the Marketing Officer is responsible for:

• Providing effective marketing campaigns to promote Berkshire Music Trust musical activities and events.
• Managing our customer facing communication channels including website and social media.
• Ensuring that all communications are targeted and relevant and in keeping with our brand. 

We anticipate a large volume of applications for this role so reserve the right to close the vacancy early and therefore advise you to apply at your earliest convenience.

• Find out more and apply

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.