Theatre Technicianexpired
Halliford School
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Sept. 12, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Drama Department at Halliford School as the Theatre Technician, working with young people on their GCSE and A Level Drama exams, including working with technical candidates. There are also school shows, concerts, and live events that require your help!
Job Description
The role of Theatre and AV Technician at Halliford School presents an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the technical aspects of theatre and event production, and who enjoys working in an educational environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge in sound and lighting design, stage management, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by school events and external bookings. The John Crooke Theatre has undergone a major renovation this Summer with a full refurbishment and new AV equipment. A new adjoining Drama Studio has also been created which will be used for teaching and events.
The Drama Department is a lively, creative and busy department, and the role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to get involved in the sound and lighting for all school productions, events, and assist with students taking GCSE and A Level Drama.
There would also be the requirement to assist with other internal and external events where sound and lighting is required which may involve evening and weekend work. This would be for assemblies, Speech Day, Open Days and any other events which would require sound and lighting in both the theatre and in the Sports Hall. The theatre is also used regularly for external lettings which would require the assistance from the Theatre and AV Technician.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Theatre and AV Technician looking to become an integral part of a vibrant Drama Department within a school setting. If you are passionate about working with students and fostering their love for the technical side of drama and can effectively contribute to the school's productions and events, then this position at Halliford School could be a rewarding next step in your career.
Job Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Experience of technical theatre
Experience of theatre lighting/sound systems
Experience of lighting design,
Proficiency with ETC's Eos
Experience in preparing risk assessments for theatre and productions
Ability to work well with students who are interested in technical theatre
Ability to work on your own initiative and be organised and methodical
Team player, able to work co-operatively with staff and students and be prepared to assist with appropriate tasks as directed
To be very organised and calm under pressure
To be able to rig and operate various projectors for school events
Desirable:
Possess a relevant degree or relevant professional experience
Previous experience of working in a school setting
Previous stage management experience
Have a good knowledge of plays for performance
Job Responsibilities
We're looking to hire someone who's able to work across all departments within the theatre. The full list of responsibilities is on our website, but the main ones include:
working with GCSE and A Level Drama students to fulfil lighting and sound requirements, and working closely with those who are technical candidates,
working with the company of school productions to produce fantastic performances,
setting up and facilitating assemblies and school events,
overseeing external hires of the theatre,
Application Deadline:
Sept. 20, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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