Theatre Technician

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Forest Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Theatre Technician to assist with the technical operation of Forest School events and curriculum across multiple venues. The successful candidate will have one year of relevant experience working as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue and knowledge of technical theatre aspects such as sound, light, set building and design, and stage management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions, Drama lessons, and assemblies
  • Support for a range of events including conferences and private functions
  • Rigging and operating the sound/lighting systems and stage equipment according to the School's needs
  • Act as stage manager where required by the Theatre Manager
  • Support the Music department with regards to music tech and production within lessons, during concerts, exams, and Music Production sessions

Requirements:

  • One year of relevant experience working as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue
  • Knowledge and experience of a broad range of technical theatre aspects such as sound, light, set building and design, and stage management
  • Electrical installation and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable
  • Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER

About Forest School:

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils' all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high. We value growth, hard work, responsibility, community, learning, diversity, and wellbeing – values that are as applicable to our staff as they are to our pupils.

Benefits:

  • Generous CPD budget
  • Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
  • Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
  • Free hot lunch and refreshments throughout the day
  • 20% fee remission for children attending Forest, applicable from Y3-Y13
  • Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
  • Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
  • Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
  • Membership of a pension scheme

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