Theatre and Events Technician

Loreto Sixth Form College; Tipner; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Sixth Form College is seeking a Theatre and Events Technician to manage theatre and performance spaces and support extensive performance and exam work in the Performing Arts and Music department. The role involves lighting, sound, video, staging, and practical fabrication for college productions and events, including evening work.

You will also contribute to cross-college events, supervise students, maintain equipment inventories, and assist in health and safety compliance, ensuring high

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe operation of theatre, music and media facilities in line with licensing and Health and Safety requirements.
• Design and operate lighting, sound and video for college productions and student performances, including evening work.
• Update the equipment inventory and advise the Head of Department on upgrades and improvements.
• Undertake first line maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Support the continuation of the technical theatre club and train students in technical theatre roles for live events.
• Schedule theatre space for exam work and external speakers, liaising with internal users and external clients.

Tools

Lighting

Sound

Video

Staging

Apple Mac

Logic

Sibelius

Final Cut Pro

Pro Tools

Adobe CS

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Theatre and Events Technician who, along with our existing Media and Events Technician, can take responsibility for the theatre and performance spaces and support the extensive performance and exam work undertaken in the Performing Arts and Music department. The technician will also contribute to cross college events.

Duties will include assisting in the safe operation of the theatre, music and media facilities ensuring compliance with both licensing and Health and Safety matters. You will provide technical support relating to lighting, sound, video and staging both in the planning and realisation stages of production and performance including practical fabrication. Where required, you will design and operate lighting, sound and video for various College productions, student exam performances and events (this will include evening work). You will also support the continuation of the technical theatre club, training students in technical theatre roles for live performance events. You will update the equipment inventory and advise the Head of Department of necessary improvements and/or upgrades, as well as undertake first line maintenance and repairs of equipment.

The post holder will assist in the practical elements of sound and video editing, using Apple Mac computers and a range of software packages including Logic, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe CS. Where required, you will supervise and demonstrate the use of equipment to both staff and students, providing a practical framework that both enhances and supports the students' learning experience, and prepares them for further education or work in the industry. You will also support curriculum leaders in scheduling of the theatre space for exam work and external speakers and events, liaising with both internal users and external clients to ensure a high standard of service throughout.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.