INTERNSHIP APPLICATION For Office Use Only
PAID INTERNSHIP IN CREATIVE LEARNING AT THE LYRIC THEATRE
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THE DEPARTMENT
The department was set up in 2010 prior to the opening of the new £18 million theatre in Ridgeway Street. It currently operates with two full-time members of staff, a part-time Schools Coordinator and a team of freelance practitioners. In addition to an extensive programme of training workshops for actors, aspiring actors and young people, an outreach programme extends across the country in Primary & Secondary Schools and Community venues.
We work with other locally based organisations eg Kids in Control (www.kicproject.co.uk) and regularly deliver projects such as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Open Stages and Dream 16 (www.rsc.org.uk) and the National Theatre’s Connections (www.nationaltheatre.org.uk).
The work of the department is greatly valued by the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees. Our marketing promotes Creative Learning as being at the heart of the Lyric Theatre.
THE ETHOS
In line with the Strategic Objectives of the whole organisation, Creative Learning strives for excellence. Whether for a seasoned actor or a 6 year-old novice, the aim is to raise the bar of achievement. Our projects are designed with a distinct emphasis on learning and in the belief that working in theatre is a craft, which needs to be practised: a lifelong process of honing the necessary skills.
THE INTERNSHIP
We are seeking to offer to a well-motivated, recent graduate the chance to share in the work of a busy and exciting department and play a key role in various Drama education projects.
A significant amount of time (8-10 hours per week) will be spent assisting and supporting facilitators in our Theatre and Summer Schools workshops, particularly those for younger children. There are also opportunities to engage with event planning and the administration of various projects, both in the Lyric and as part of our outreach programme in schools and community venues.
Please note that there are no acting or directing opportunities associated with this role.
REQUIREMENTS
Theatre is not a nine-to-five job! Most of our work in Creative Learning takes place at weekends and in the evenings. Consequently, we are looking for someone who is totally flexible in their working hours and can offer enthusiasm, stamina and a proactive and imaginative approach.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential to deal with young people, parents and other staff. The appointed Intern will share our commitment to excellence.
Applicants should be between 18-24 years old and unemployed or working in an unrelated sector. They should be able to demonstrate the following:
· Level 4 or above (HNC) qualification
· Some experience of facilitating drama workshops
· Some experience of working with young people in any capacity
· Competent IT and Social Media skills
CONDITIONS
The Internship will ideally commence at the beginning of July 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter and will end six months later.
30 hours commitment per week is expected, but this would be averaged out across the 6 month period eg some busy weeks might involve a full 37.5 hours or more and others much less time to compensate. 2.8 weeks’ holidays will be given (calculated pro rata based on 5.6 weeks for a 12 month period) but these must be taken at specified times.
A bursary of £211.50 per week will be paid. Travel expenses to and from the theatre will not be covered. This is based on the average hours worked over the 6 month period of the Internship. Should the appointed person leave the post early, the Lyric reserve the right to hold back payment if hours are owed to the organisation.
The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 2 months, during which performance will be reviewed and the internship can be terminated with 2 weeks’ notice.
A full induction into the organisation will be provided.
At this stage in the development of the department, we cannot realistically predict the possibility of there being a full-time contract at the end of the internship.
One month’s notice will be required should the Intern decide to resign the post.
APPLICATIONS
Completed APPLICATION FORMS should be sent to:
The Monitoring Officer, Lyric Theatre, 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, BT9 5FB or by email to
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th June; interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th June.
Further enquiries to
APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP IN CREATIVE LEARNINGPersonal Details
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Attendance
Have you been absent from work/classes due to illness for more than 5 days in the last two years?
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Declaration
I hereby certify that all the information given by me in connection with this application is correct to the best of my knowledge, that all the questions relating to me have been accurately and fully answered and that I possess all the qualifications which I claim to hold.
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References
Please give the names and addresses of two people who are able to provide references relating to your suitability for this post. One referee should be a previous or current Course Tutor or Lecturer.
No member or officer of the Lyric Theatre or person nominated to sit on or attend the selection panel for this post can be accepted as a referee from external applicants. In order to provide an employment reference for internal applicants however one such reference can be accepted provided that the person has not been nominated to serve on or attend the selection panel.
It is the Lyric Theatre’s policy to take up references prior to interview.
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Educational Qualifications
Documentary evidence of Essential Qualifications asked for may be required if you are invited for interview.
AS/A2 Qualifications
Subject / GradeThird Level Qualification
Please include, if relevant, the degree you will take this year. List any post-graduate qualifications, if appropriate.
Name of University / Dates Attended / Qualification GainedEmployment History
Detail up to three periods of full-time or part-time employment, starting with the most recent.
From/To / Employer’s Name and Address / Job Title and Main DutiesPLEASE TELL US WHY YOU FEEL YOU WOULD BE SUITED TO THIS INTERNSHIP.
(350 words maximum)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM FULLY
The Lyric Theatre strives to ensure equality of employment opportunity. We aim to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all internship applicants and to meet the requirements of equal opportunities legislation and we do not discriminate on grounds of religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ethnic origin or disability. We practise equality of opportunity in employment and training and select the best person for the job. The information on this form is used for monitoring purposes only and it will not be used in the selection process.
Please tick the appropriate box:
SEX
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MARITAL STATUS
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DATE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION/
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND
The Lyric Theatre is required by the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (as amended) to monitor the perceived religious affiliation or community background of both its employees and applicants for employment. Whether or not you are from Northern Ireland, you should answer the question below by indicating which community or religious background you might be perceived to come from. Even if you no longer practise any religion, the Fair Employment Act 1989 still obliges the Lyric to classify your perceived religious affiliation/community background, in order to monitor the effectiveness of our policy of equality of opportunity, not simply in recruitment terms, but as part of an ongoing exercise for all employees. Therefore, although your response below may not reflect any current personal religious belief which you hold, please bear the above points in mind when you complete the form.
Please indicate your perceived religious affiliation/community background by ticking one of the boxes below:
PROTESTANT
ROMAN CATHOLIC
OTHER (inc none)
6. If you are currently residing in Northern Ireland, please state your full postcode:
7. The Lyric wishes to encourage suitably qualified people with disabilities to apply for jobs – all information will be treated in confidence.
The Disability Discrimination Act defines a disabled person as someone with a disability or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
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If Yes, please give details and let us know if there is anything we need to know about your disability in order to offer you a fair selection interview if you are shortlisted for the post or to facilitate you in the performance of the duties of the post if you are appointed.
8. Please tick the box that best describes your ethnic origin.
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9. Please give details of any criminal convictions, cautions and cases pending (in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
10. Where did you see this internship advertised?
DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THESE LAST TWO PAGES
Access to this information will be strictly controlled and will not be available to those considering your application for internship. Monitoring will involve the use of statistical summaries of information in which the identities of individuals will not appear. The information will not be available for any purpose other than equal opportunities monitoring. This form will be detached on receipt and will not be seen by the short listing panel.
Please note that it is an offence for any person knowingly to give false information to another who is seeking that information in order to make a monitoring return.
Thank you for your co-operation.