Theatre Technician

North London Collegiate School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a skilled Theatre Technician to support the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts. The ideal candidate must have experience in sound, light, and stage design, be methodical and creative, and be flexible to work during evenings and weekends. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Competitive salary structure

Subsidised accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Support Staff Pension Scheme

Free lunches

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free swimming pool and fitness suite

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Scheme

Fee remission

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre technical delivery, particularly in sound, light and stage design.
• Interest in up-to-date developments in stage equipment.
• Flexibility to work at events during weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support with the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts.
• Set high standards of technical excellence and health and safety.
• Work methodically in a fast-paced environment on all aspects of sound, light and stage.

Skills

Theatre technical delivery

Sound design

Light design

Stage design

Health and safety

Job description

Overview

THEATRE TECHNICIAN

Full time, working 40 hours per week, all year round

Salary £28,242 - £31,172

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking a skilled Theatre Technician to support with the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts. The ideal candidate will set high standards of technical excellence and health and safety. They will have a creative eye and enjoy working methodically in a fast-paced environment on all aspects of sound, light and stage design and delivery. This role would suit a solution-oriented individual, who thrives on challenges and takes pride in staying up to date with the latest developments in stage equipment. You will need to be flexible to work at events at weekends and in the evening.

Responsibilities

• Support with the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts.
• Set high standards of technical excellence and health and safety.
• Work methodically in a fast-paced environment on all aspects of sound, light and stage design and delivery.
• Be flexible to work at events at weekends and in the evening.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in theatre technical delivery, with sound, light and stage design responsibilities.
• Interest in staying up to date with the latest developments in stage equipment.
• Flexibility to work at events during weekends and evenings as required.

We can offer

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
• A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.
• For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available.
• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.
• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
• Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to apply

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.
• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.
• The vacancy closes on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
• Interview date: To be confirmed.
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

Safeguarding and equality

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk
School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ