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ARTED NET is an international network & educational initiative. Our work spans education, theatre and cultural management. We are searching for a professional actors (female or male) to facilitate our specific drama workshops in public/private schools in France. Workshops will be organized in: écoles primaires, collèges and lycées Main job duty: facilitating drama workshops (learning English language through drama) Please note: preparation for the Grand Oral in English is one of the favorite topics for high school teachers. We expect the actor to be able to work with young students and empower their confidence in speaking in English. You will work in collaboration with our educational coordinator who will help you structure workshops. REQUIREMENTS: * Native-level knowledge of English language; * Fluent in French language (for primary schools workshops only); * Have a performing arts degree (preferably in Acting, Directing or any other Drama degree); * Have experience in facilitating workshops or teaching; * Live and work in France; *Excellent communications skills (you will need to be in contact with teachers as well) * Have some basic knowledge about American and British classical literature: W. Shakespeare's plays or novels by C. Dickens, O. Wilde, M. Twain; * Know how to improvise in a busy environment. * Be flexible and autonomous; DESIRABLE: * Keen to adapt to different situations; * Driver's licence; * Previous experience in this role DATES: September 23 - June 24 *workshops take place according to a schedule - we agree on the schedule with the actor/s chosen and the schools SALARY: €25/hour (netto) PLACES: All over France - we are particularly interested in working with actors based in MARSEILLE, BORDEAUX, GRENOBLE, LILLE, STRASBOURG and LYON. HOW TO APPLY: Send us a cover letter / a CV in English / a showreel in English If you do not have a showreel in English please send us any kind of material we can use to hear you speaking English (music etc.) Transportation and accommodation is covered by the company. CONTRACT is issued and signed by French theatre company (LE THEATRE DU HERON). Cachet / intermittence is possible. CASTINGS take place online from 01.07.