Czech Republic | Call for Australian-trained contemporary circus arts trainers
South Australian Circus Centre is assisting UFFO Trutnov (Czech Republic) to engage Australian-trained contemporary circus arts trainers.
UFFO are looking for a suitable person to start in January 2026 for a 5–6 month full-time contract, ending in May/June. There is also an opportunity to extend the contract to December 2026.
The opportunity involves teaching contemporary circus arts and influencing the content of CZirkidz at UFFO Trutnov – Czech Republic's newest circus school for young people.
The Trutnov Community Centre for Culture and Leisure (SCT) operates the UFFO community centre, the National House, and the Vesmír cinema. It's one of the most modern cultural spaces in the Czech Republic, hosting a wide range of cultural and social events since its opening in 2010.
UFFO Trutnov is looking for a contemporary circus arts teacher with the appropriate qualifications and professional experience. CZirkidz is intended for children and youth from 4 to 19 years of age. Courses for adults may also be included if there is interest. Teaching will take place continuously in blocks of three to four months.
Requirements and benefits:
- Requires either EU Passport or Czech Working Visa (Visa application costs reimbursed)
- Flights from Australia to Prague included
- Airport transfers included
- Accommodation provided by UFFO – centrally located apartment
- Employment includes access to the Czech National Health System
- Salary: 3,600 AUD per month net of taxes and health contributions (paid electronically in Czech Crowns)
Deadline: 30 June 2025