Theatre Technician

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a skilled Theatre Technician to enhance the technical delivery of Performing Arts. The position requires a strong focus on health and safety, as well as creativity in sound, light, and stage design. Candidates should be flexible to work during events at weekends and evenings. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Free lunches during term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free use of swimming pool

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Scheme

Fee remission

Qualifications

• Skilled Theatre Technician with experience in sound and stage design.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in stage technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts.
• Set standards for technical excellence and safety.
• Contribute to all aspects of sound and light design.

Skills

Technical excellence

Health and safety knowledge

Creativity in design

Methodical working style

Flexibility for events

Tools

Stage equipment

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 the design and technical delivery of the Performing Arts.
• Set high standards of technical excellence and health and safety.
• Contribute to sound, light and stage design and delivery.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and stay up to date with developments in stage equipment.
• Be flexible to work at events at weekends and in the evening.

Benefits and working environment

• 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 your 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 Assistance 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

Equal Opportunities and safeguarding

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