Deputy Lead Chaperone (Matilda The Musical)

The RSC is looking for a Deputy Lead Chaperone to join the team at Matilda The Musical in London.

The appointed candidate would ideally start in April 2026.

An experienced chaperone is required to join the Matilda The Musical team to assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children whilst in our care, making sure that they are properly supervised, have adequate meal breaks and sufficient rest and recreation. The appointed candidate will work closely with the Lead Chaperone in maintaining records and documents as required by the RSC and in supervising the other chaperones.

All applicants must hold a current chaperone licence. References required.

This position is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 13 February 2026

Interviews are expected to take place during the w/c23 February 2026

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. The RSC places high emphasis upon its responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we employ and / or engage with.

There are various roles within the RSC that require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. This is because they will be in Regulated Activity, regularly providing care to children & young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report and satisfactory references.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

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