Theatre Technician

SOUTH HAMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in London is seeking a motivated Technician to support their busy performing arts department. This part-time role (28 hours/week) involves setting up AV, lighting, and sound for events. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of lighting control, video editing using Adobe tools, and be comfortable with manual handling. The position starts in January 2026, requiring work during term-time plus some non-term days.

Benefits

Benefits such as competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ability to handle theatre equipment manually and safely.
• Experience in a theatre setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support AV & Production Manager in the performing arts department.
• Set up equipment for events and productions.
• Ensure AV, lighting, and sound requirements are met.

Skills

Knowledge of lighting and sound control

Video and sound editing

Manual handling skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Logic Pro

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills as a technician, working in a busy and ambitious performing arts department, featuring two theatres, a drama studio and an array of multi-use spaces.

We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our team and work alongside the AV & Production Manager to support this busy area of school life.

You will provide support with setting up equipment, ensuring AV, lighting, sound and power requirements are met for all events, productions and school activities.

To be considered for this role you will need knowledge of lighting and sound control within a theatre setting, as well as knowledge of video and sound editing (Adobe Premiere Pro,Photoshop, Logic Pro).

You will also need to be confident in manual handling / heavy lifting of theatre equipment and climbing ladders.

This is a part-time role, working 28 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, during term-time only, plus 8 non-term days, starting in January 2026.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as :

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