We’re looking for individuals to join our pool of Creative Mentors to help us reach the demand for Creative Mentoring.
We welcome applications from across the Midlands, however we are specifically welcoming applications from those living in and/or willing to work in the following areas:
- Stafford and Staffordshire
- Tamworth
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Crewe
- Chesterfield
- Glossop
- Sheffield
- Rotherham
- Derby City and Derbyshire
- Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
We are looking for Creative Practitioners from a variety of creative disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Dancers and Choreographers
- Theatre Makers
- Actors and Performers
- Drama Practitioners
- Musicians and Music Producers
- Rappers
- Singer/Song Writers
- Creative Writers
- Poets and Slam Poetry Performers
- Set Designers and Prop Makers
- Puppeteers and Puppet Makers
- Photographers
- Film Makers
- Animators
- Visual Artists
- Digital Artists
- Ceramicists
- Sculptors
- Carpenters
- Woodworkers
- Jewelry Makers
- Graphic Designers
- Games Designers
- Fashion Designers or Textile Artists
We welcome and encourage applications from people of a diverse range of backgrounds, and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.
what is Creative Mentoring?
The Mighty Creatives will commission suitably qualified Creative Mentors for the provision of a Creative Mentor Support service to identified children and young people who are in need, care experienced, struggling to engage in education or who are at risk of exclusion.
You can find our Service Specification and Supporting Information documents below for you to download and support your application.
who are our Creative Mentors?
Our pool of Creative Mentors have a range of arts and/or media skills, experience of leading creative learning and a positive, child-centred approach to working with children and young people on a one-to-one basis. Creative Mentors work with children from age 5-25 to build a trusting relationship, introduce creative activities according to the child’s interest and facilitate inspiring experiences to support personal, social and emotional development and educational achievement.
We will be commissioning Creative Mentoring to take place on a case-by-case basis and in joining our pool, there is no guarantee for immediate work.
what are the benefits of joining the pool?
Alongside developing your creative practice, there are many benefits in joining the Creative Mentoring pool at The Mighty Creatives, including:
- Access to free annual training and continual professional develop opportunities, provided by The Mighty Creatives, The Amber Factory, Well Within Reach and Educational Psychology Services.
- Access to our Creative Mentors Network and online hub for resources and a community of learning.
- Access to free 1:1 and group Professional Supervision with Educational Psychologists.
- Opportunities for networking, briefings and socials throughout the year.
- Access to Midlands-wide knowledge and opportunities across the arts, culture and education sectors.
FREE Training for Applicants
As part of the application process, we also have an Applicant Briefing session for prospective applicants. This will be held on the 22nd April, 17:00-19:00 – you can book onto this and find further information here.
This session will take place on Zoom, and are optional for applicants to attend, however it will aid in your understanding of the role and its responsibilities as part of the application process.
how to apply
If you are interested in becoming one of our Creative Mentors at The Mighty Creatives, please submit a completed application form, outlining your experience against the provider specification listed in the Service Specification.
This should be sent to recruitment@themightycreatives.com by 9am on Tuesday 6th May.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please email creativementoring@themightycreatives.com.
Creative Mentor Service Specification – April 20251.01 MBCreative Mentor Supporting Info – April 20251,021.87 KB
Creative Mentor Application Form 2025470.76 KB