School Theatre Technician

Woolmer Hill School; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an experienced Theatre Technician to manage technical equipment for major events and provide support to students and staff. The role offers over 50 hours of work initially, requiring expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Ideal candidates will be organised and able to problem-solve effectively, contributing to a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing programme

Free Pilates classes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification as a Theatre Technician.
• Ability to operate and maintain technical equipment.
• Strong logistical planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Order, set up, and operate equipment for major events.
• Maintain and care for all technical equipment.
• Provide technical support to users.

Skills

Technical expertise

Logistical planning

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced or qualified Theatre Technician to order technical equipment, set up and strike equipment and operate equipment for major events and to be responsible for maintenance, care and storage of all technical equipment belonging to the school. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the technical provision for the arts and to support students and staff. The post demands technical expertise and there may be more than 50 hours work available, especially at the outset of this new role.

Responsibilities

• Order technical equipment, set up and strike equipment and operate equipment for major events.
• Be responsible for maintenance, care and storage of all technical equipment belonging to the school.
• Work in an organised and efficient manner; understand the complexities of working in a school or educational environment.
• Provide technical support for all users and be able to problem solve with good logistical planning.
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic and positive approach with energy, stamina and a sense of humour.

About Hatch End High School

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff, combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students, is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives. Our school ethos WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy underpins everything we do.

Our ethos and expectations

• Be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff.
• Provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential.
• Deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills.
• Create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish.
• Work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence.
• Develop our students' appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves.
• Reflect regularly on our school's strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.

Why work at Hatch End High School?

• We offer an environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do, with staff working as a community to support students to fulfil their potential.
• A comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership, with support from highly skilled colleagues and external partners.
• Opportunities to collaborate and develop your career within the Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
• Benefits and rewards, including a staff wellbeing programme with free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Excellent transport links to central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.

NB: We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.