Animate Puppet Co. is seeking dynamic facilitators to join our team and deliver high-impact creative workshops on our KS2 'Puppetry & Wellbeing Hampshire Project'.​

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This project tours a new puppetry workshop program for primary school children focused on wellbeing. Building on the success of our KS4+ workshop program (73 workshops since January 2024), this project extend our reach to younger children and brings high-quality creative experiences directly into 28 schools across 14 locations in Hampshire.​ 

 

This project will take place between April to October 2026.​​

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We’re looking facilitators who:

 

• Are Hampshire-based and have a valid advanced DBS. Candidates will be required to already have an enhanced DBS check.

• Have demonstrable experience in delivering creative/theatrical workshops, particularly with young children.

• Are passionate about educational and creative development.

• Can adapt their teaching to the needs of individuals in the space.

• Bring an inclusive, collaborative and innovative approach to facilitation.

• Have an excellent teamwork ethic, strong verbal communication skills, and punctuality.

• Experience in puppetry is desirable (but not essential) but an interest in puppetry is essential.

• The ability to drive and use your own vehicle is desirable but not essential.

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Rates of Pay:

 

• Fixed fee of £200.00 per facilitation day.

• £200.00 training day fee (5 hour commitment)

• £50.00 post-project wash up meeting fee (2 hour online meeting)

• £15.00 per day mileage contribution to drivers.

 

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How To Apply

 

Please email contact@animatepuppetco.com with the subject line: Workshop Facilitator Application.

 

Please include the following in your email:

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• A CV, highlighting your relevant experience of past facilitation or creative work.

• (Optional) Any links to videos, websites or projects you’ve worked on. 

• A few sentences about why this project is of interest to you.

• Please clearly note any date you are not available between April - July 2026.

 

If you would like to apply via video or audio recording, please do so by sending a short audio or video file of yourself (no longer than two minutes in length), detailing your experience and why you are applying for the role. 

Please ensure you have read the full job description and completed the Equal Opportunities Form linked here.

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Deadline to apply: 18/04/26. Applicants will receive a response by 20/04/26.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email before submitting yourself. We look forward to hearing from you.