Theatre Technician (January - March 2027)

Cheltenham College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheltenham College invites applications for an experienced Theatre Technician on a fixed-term contract from January to March 2027. The role supports the Drama Department during productions and practical examinations, ensuring lighting, sound, rigging, set and staging run smoothly for Romeo and Juliet at The Playhouse and the school musical Mamma Mia.

You will work closely with the Director of Drama, staff and pupils, bringing theatre to life through practical expertise, organisational skills and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in theatre technical production.
• Excellent technical and organisational skills.
• Calm, proactive approach; ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support across lighting, sound, rigging, set and staging from preparation through rehearsals and live performances.
• Collaborate with the Director of Drama, teaching staff and students to deliver high-quality productions.

Skills

Theatre lighting

Sound engineering

Rigging

Set construction

Stage management

Job description

Fixed Term | January-March 2027

Cheltenham College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic

Theatre Technician

Fixed Term | January-March 2027

Cheltenham College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Theatre Technician to join our Drama Department for an exciting period of productions and practical examinations. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key technical role in bringing our students' work to life, supporting Romeo and Juliet at The Playhouse and our whole-school musical Mamma Mia, alongside A Level and Drama examination performances. Working closely with the Director of Drama, teaching staff, pupils and the wider production team, you will provide hands-on technical expertise across lighting, sound, rigging, set and staging, from initial preparation through to rehearsals and live performances. We are looking for someone with practical theatre experience, excellent technical and organisational skills, and a calm, proactive approach. Experience of working with young people or in an educational setting would be an advantage.

• Fixed term: 18 January - 21 March 2027
• Approximately 260 working hours across the contract period (please review the schedule of working days/hours in the job description document before applying. Do contact the HR Team at [e-mail] if you have any queries relating to the working days)

If you are passionate about technical theatre and would enjoy helping young people deliver ambitious, high-quality productions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.