The Deaf Youth Theatre Co-Director will co-lead Solar Bear’s Deaf Youth Theatre (DYT) nurturing deaf talent. Working closely with Solar Bear’s Creative Director and Associate Director, you will help build and strengthen our Deaf Youth Theatre as it enters its 20th anniversary!

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of deaf talent? Do you want to grow and develop your skills as a youth theatre director and workshop leader? Do you believe that storytelling and the arts has the power to change lives? 

If you’ve answered “YES” to any of the questions above then come join the Solar Bear team!

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours:  You will co-lead DYT Tuesday evening sessions throughout term time, working in partnership with Solar Bear’s Associate Director. Together you will plan, design and lead the sessions and the annual Summer Project.

Salary: £130 per session

Period of contract: Aug 2026-July 2027 with the possibility of extending (funding dependent).

Location: Sessions take place in person in Glasgow, while planning can happen in person or remotely.

Please note: If you are applying for the Associate Director role (deadline 29th May 2026), please let us know if you would like your application to be considered for this position, no need to apply twice! – email: jen@solarbear.org.uk

HOW TO APPLY 

Part 1

Please send us:

• A short paragraph in English OR 4 minute (max) BSL video letting us know:

1. Why you want to work with us? Why Solar Bear? What do you like about what we do?
2. Why you want to work with young people at DYT?
3. Do you have any experience leading workshops, working with schools or community groups or delivering inspiring talks or presentations?
4. Any other skills, experiences or information that you think are relevant.

Part 2

You must also provide:

• A completed Reference & Declaration Form. DOWNLOAD HERE

• A completed Equal Opportunities Form. DOWNLOAD HERE

Send your application to: angela@solarbear.org.uk

Deadline for Applications:  Friday 12^th June 2026

Solar Bear welcomes applications from all sections of the community and will strive to meet all access needs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be a workshop, not a sit-down chat. We will invite you to prepare and lead a short 5-minute activity for young deaf people aged 11-21. This can be a game or an art activity or even a chat about something important to you.

Workshop Auditions: Tuesday 23rd June between 6.30pm-8.30pm

TRAINING

As part of our commitment to training and developing of deaf freelancers we will provide regular training opportunities – previous DYT co-directors have had the chance to learn and develop at Youth Theatre Arts Scotland’s Interchange weekend, have quarterly 1:1s with Solar Bear’s Creative Director, Jennifer Bates to discuss personal development and goals and additionally have participated in in-house training sessions.

ABOUT SOLAR BEAR, DYT & COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Solar Bear is a Glasgow-based theatre company that does things differently. Inclusion and collaboration is vital to what we do: we work with deaf and hearing actors, theatre makers, photographers, filmmakers, digital artists and young people. We reach out to those often excluded from the arts.

DYT is for deaf, hard of hearing and CODAs aged 11-21 who are interested in being creative, building confidence, making friends and having fun!

Our Community Projects range from one-off workshops in schools to extended programmes in clubs and groups. We aim to inspire, educate and celebrate deaf people, deaf stories and deaf heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: I am sending in a BSL video for my application. How do I do this?

A: We advise using a file‑sharing platform such as Google Drive or WeTransfer. Alternatively, you can upload your video to a platform such as YouTube or Vimeo (please make sure your video is set to private or include a password).

Q: I am having problems uploading a video and need some help? 

A: Please email felix@solarbear.org.uk and he can support you.