Theatre Technician

Salary details: £28,000 - £30,000 pa

Contract: Permanent (or Fixed-Term contract if preferred)

Hours: Full Time (or term-time, paid pro-rata)

Required from: As Soon As Possible

If you are an experienced and knowledgeable Theatre Technician looking for your next production role, then an exciting opportunity exists at Wimbledon High School.

This is a full time position, but there is also the option to work during the term time only.

You will play a key role in the delivery of our in-house performances and commercial events, working across all Dance, Drama and Music productions. You will provide a high level of technical support and knowledge, utilising your specialist expertise to set up and operate lighting, sound, special effects, video projections and multimedia equipment. You will assist in the fit-up process for productions and events, co-ordinating and sourcing the booking of props, costumes and equipment.

You will be a flexible and organised individual, with strong creative and practical skills augmented by significant industry knowledge. You will provide essential technical experience of working unsupervised with stage lighting, live sounds, projection systems, stage effects, rigging, electrical systems, set and props. You will be a confident IT user, with demonstrable experience of setting up and producing online and live-streamed events.

About the School

One of London’s top day schools, Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London. Our motivated students are challenged to believe in themselves within a stimulating environment and there is a ‘can-do’ attitude throughout the school, with girls involved in all sorts of clubs and activities.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button.

Interviews will take place during the Summer Term.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person