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Children’s Chaperone - London
Step into the spotlight and join the magic behind the curtain!
We’re seeking experienced, compassionate, and professional Chaperones to join the team of the upcoming production of The Greatest Showman. This full-time role is central to supporting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our young performers both on and off stage.
This role will require evening and weekend availability in line with the production schedule. The position is offered on a fixed-term basis, subject to the Producer’s right to give two weeks’ notice to close the production. Chaperones can come from anywhere commutable to London, Leeds, Manchester, Chichester or Bristol (due to the locations of the children who will be travelled weekly).
To be eligible for this position, applicants must hold
- A valid chaperone licence.
- A current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
- Proven experience working with children, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, and emotional wellbeing. Ideally candidates will have 2 years minimum experience.
- Two recent references from relevant professional and/or educational settings.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Acting in Loco Parentis: Providing care and supervision ensuring children feel safe and supported at all times.
- Supervision: Remain with children at all times whilst they are in your care on stage and backstage, ensuring they are always able to be seen by a licensed chaperone.
- Child Welfare: Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of every child in your care.
- Safe & Inclusive: Creating a nurturing, inclusive, and discrimination-free environment
- Compliance: Following all Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies as outlined by the Producer and General Management. Following guidelines surrounding allergies and dietary requirements during mealtimes with children.
- Licensing Adherence: Complying with all local authority licensing and inspection requirements. Ensuring all daily paperwork is filled out accurately daily.
- Reporting & Documentation: Reporting and documenting any concerns or incidents to Children’s General Management (Keston & Keston), DTG and Company Management as required.
- Record-Keeping: Keeping accurate records of any incidents, illness, injury, or accident.
- Company Support: Assisting the company across all activities, including rehearsals, performances, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups, get-outs, including emergency scenarios. Having clear and effective communication with the rest of the company.
- Adaptability: Being familiar with understudy and swing performances and adapting as needed.
- Team Coverage: Providing coverage for colleagues during holidays, absences, or other needs.
- Financial Responsibility: Handling petty cash as directed by General Management, with timely reconciliation of receipts.
- Behaviour: Encouraging a positive and professional environment throughout rehearsals, on stage and backstage.
Skills
- Demonstrates clarity, warmth, responsibility, and genuine care in all interactions.
- Maintains clear professional boundaries and upholds confidentiality.
- Works collaboratively, while also being confident when working independently.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays close attention to detail.
- Communicates clearly and effectively, especially with children and their parents.
- Has a positive, can-do approach, is flexible and collaborative.
For more information, or to apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.comPlease include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026