Senior Theatre Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education and qualifications

• Recognised technical theatre qualifications / professional experience
• Health and Safety / First Aid (or willingness to train)
• Valid full, clean driving licence

Professional knowledge and experience

• Experience of providing the technical support for staging of large, medium, and small-scale productions
• A good knowledge of theatre/technical systems, including Lighting, sound, tools, and equipment and set construction
• An enthusiasm for theatre, cinema, and the performing arts
• Good customer service skills and reputational awareness
• Ability to establish good rapport with adults and young people and understand their varying needs
• Knowledge of COSHH and Fire regulations
• Able to supervise staff
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Traits and competencies

• Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure
• Able to carry out routine tasks without close supervision
• Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur
• A desire and understanding of the importance of delivering a high-quality event.
• A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Someone who is:
• • Willing to work flexible hours as required including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays (willing to be part of an on-call rota)
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
  • Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited

What the school offers its staff

Every school and working environment is unique and ours is no exception. We have relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do.

• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, fitness suite and swimming pool (timetable in place).
• Comprehensive range of social events throughout the year.
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Pension Scheme membership (The Peoples Pension)
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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