Theatre Technician - Performing Arts Centre

Full Job Description

Theatre Technician - Performing Arts Centre

Job Type : Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £21,319 per annum

The Perse School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools and registered charity, educating over 1,720 girls and boys aged 3 – 18. We are a very successful and special school which is both innovative and traditional, ambitious and caring, industrious and fun.

The Role

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at the School for a Theatre Technician within our Performing Arts Centre, in a fixed term role for 12 months from September 2024. The role would suit a graduate wishing to develop a broad range of skills whilst learning alongside experienced professional practitioners in a practical setting and may lead to a permanent position.

As a graduate level role, an extensive programme of development and training is available to the successful candidate. There will be a full induction programme, regular reviews to identify growth areas, and ongoing training, including access to Educare online courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of the Director of Parental Experience and the Senior Technician, the successful candidate will assist with the organisation, development and successful delivery of the Performing Arts Centre events programme, with a particular focus on extra-curricular drama productions, and will include sound, lighting, projection and stage management.

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in technical theatre or 1 year’s equivalent experience working in technical theatre is essential for the role, as is an empathy for young people, as you will also be assisting with the running of the pupil led Perse Production Company and will have regular contact with pupils.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.