Project leaders

Who are the YPPT project leaders?

We have two kinds of project leaders: teachers leading projects at their own schools, and our freelance team. Our freelancers come from many walks of life, though the majority of them have experience in art or drama education, and many of them have classroom experience. All our project leaders attend our project leader training camp and are approved by the YPPT before running their first project.

What does a project leader do?

The project leaders deliver the sessions for the project, teaching and overseeing the design and construction of the puppets, props, set and backdrops. They also rehearse and direct all aspects of the final performance, including puppet manipulation, scene changes, lights, sound and special effects.

Our freelance project leaders are paid for their work on projects. If a school has multiple projects with different classes, project leaders are encouraged to lead all the projects at that school. We offer continuous support to all project leaders so that they feel confident to deliver sessions at a high standard, and make sure that they have opportunities to network and share best practices.

i'm a teacher - how do I lead a project?

If you are a class teacher or TA who would like to change the lives of children at your school with our projects, we'd love to hear from you! We offer free training and full support to teachers leading their own projects, enabling you to bring out the best in your students and see them in a whole new light. It's an ideal option if your school would like to reduce the costs of a project. This offer is also open to TAs, PPA cover teachers and any other member of school staff who would be working on the project - please contact us if you think this option might be for you!

Do you have any openings for new project leaders at the moment? 

We do! We are currently seeking project leaders for 1-2 days per week in Luton and in Essex. For more information, please get in touch before 30th June 2024.

FINd out more, and apply

If you are interested in learning more about working on our projects, do get in touch via our Contact page! You can also apply directly by sending a CV and covering letter to [email protected].