Freelance Creative Writing Tutor (Over 55s Group)

Participants bring a wide range of life experiences, writing confidence, and support needs to the group, which offers space for creativity, connection, and personal expression.

We’re looking for someone who can facilitate with warmth and confidence, deliver engaging and accessible writing activities, and respond flexibly to the evolving dynamic of the group.

About the Group

• Open to adults aged 55+
• Participants have a range of writing experience, confidence levels, and support needs
• Warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
• Co-created structure shaped by participant interests
• Creativity, routine, and mutual support are at the heart of the experience
• The group enjoys exploring a wide range of writing styles and interests – including poetry, children’s fiction, memoir, scripts, and short stories – and are keen to showcase their talents through public readings or open mic nights

The ideal tutor is comfortable working at the intersection of community arts, creativity, and wellbeing, and approaches facilitation with curiosity, sensitivity, and care.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• A confident, kind, and responsive group facilitator
• Experienced in working with older adults in community or arts settings
• Skilled in adapting material for a range of writing abilities
• Committed to inclusive creative practices
• Able to balance structured facilitation with participant-led direction
• Passionate about the role of creativity in wellbeing and connection

artsdepot is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each individual feels respected and able to give their best.

As part of our commitment to developing our workforce to be reflective of our communities we are particularly encouraging of applications from individuals who are ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQI and from lower socio-economic backgrounds. artsdepot is a Disability Confident employer.

For more information: please download the information pack on this page

To Apply
Please send the following to isabelle.hetherington@artsdepot.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 8 August 2025:

• A short statement (max 500 words) or a short video (max 5 mins) outlining your experience and interest in the role
• Your CV
• An equal ops form (downloadable from this page)