Theatre Technician

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills as a technician, working in a busy and ambitious performing arts department, featuring two theatres, a drama studio and an array of multi‑use spaces. We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our team and work alongside the AV & Production Manager to support this busy area of school life.

You will provide support with setting up equipment, ensuring AV, lighting, sound and power requirements are met for all events, productions and school activities. To be considered for this role you will need knowledge of lighting and sound control within a theatre setting, as well as knowledge of video and sound editing.

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Photoshop
• Logic Pro

You will also need to be confident in manual handling/heavy lifting of theatre equipment and climbing ladders. This is a part‑time role, working 28 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, during term‑time only, plus 8 non‑term days, starting in January 2026.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.