Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant

Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant

August 2023 start

DBS Denla British School is seeking to appoint a graduate assistant who is proficient in technical theatre for mid-August 2023, for a full academic year, with the possibility of renewing for a second year for the right candidate. This would ideally suit a recent graduate from a music or drama college with a background  in theatre design and tech, who may be considering a career in teaching and there may be the opportunity to continue into a PGCEi in the second year. The post holder will be closely supporting both the academic and co-curricular provision in our rapidly expanding Creative and Performing Arts Faculty as we maximise the use of our new, purpose-built facilities and buildings which includes a 600-seat theatre, the Araya Hall, and a second black box theatre. 

Job Description

Job title: Technical Theatre Graduate Assistant

Reports to: Director of Creative & Performing Arts

Remuneration: The post comes with accommodation and a living allowance

Job purpose overview

This role seeks to challenge a versatile technical theatre, drama, or music graduate who is ready to embrace the full breadth of the work of the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty and to help enhance the faculty’s role across the whole School, as we fully transition towards our campus extension and welcome our first cohort of Upper Sixth students. This will include supporting the faculty with technical support in curriculum lessons, as well as events such as school productions, concerts and shows. There will also be many opportunities available to lead in certain areas and continue the growth of creative and performing arts provision at DBS.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning across all subjects in the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty. teaching programme in line with your strengths.
• To actively support the Creative and Performing Arts Faculty’s involvement in the School’s Outreach programme.
• To support the running of student concerts and productions when requested by the Director of Creative & Performing Arts, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Assist with running the technical demands of both musical and drama performances
• Liaising with the Araya Hall AV team and supporting the design and technical requirements of performances and productions.
• Contribute to elements of the faculty’s social media profiles on Instagram, including taking and uploading photos, videos and reels, and possibly taking the lead in expanding to other social media channels.
• Assisting academic staff in the delivery of iGCSE, A-level and BTEC curriculum across the faculty, including coursework guidance and supervision.
• Plan and deliver a weekly technical theatre club in view or building a student tech team to support school productions
• Plan and deliver technical theatre workshops, with supporting materials to iGCSE, A-level and BTEC students.
• Undertake occasional weekend duties including accompanying trips and activities.
• Ensuring that all classrooms, teaching and storage areas within Drama and Music are kept tidy and organised.
• Assist in setting up rooms for their different uses, such as teaching, performance, rehearsal spaces, etc.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with the Director of Creative & Performing Arts in line with your skills and experience.

Person Specification

(‘E’ is Essential, ‘D’ is Desired)

Qualifications

• Graduate with honours degree in performing arts-related study (E)
• A degree or equivalent qualification in technical theatre, theatre design, or another closely related field (D)
• A rigorous commitment to continuing professional development (E)

Skills & Experience

• A high level of design and technical theatre knowledge (E)
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations related to technical theatre and performance spaces (E)
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools used in technical theatre and theatre design, such as CAD software and lighting and sound equipment (D)
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment (E)
• Creativity and innovation, with the ability to develop and implement new ideas and approaches to technical theatre and theatre design (D)
• Strong administrative skills (E)
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding sensitive information about pupils. (E)
• Ability to organise data electronically (D)
• An understanding of the demands of a British independent day school environment (D)
• Experience in using social media to raise profiles (D)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work with accuracy, with good attention to detail (E)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team (E)
• Ability to use ICT to enhance learning (E)
• Possessing a diligent work ethic and holding oneself accountable to high standards in team-based projects (E)
• High degree of personal motivation, initiative, energy, creativity and drive (E)
• Ability to work with and apply all school policies (E)
• Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour (E)
• Be willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, avoiding a “nine-to-five” approach (E)
• Ability to recgonise and understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community (D)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners (E)
• Being a skilful communicator, both orally and in writing, when dealing sensitively with students and their parents (E)
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion (E)
• An interest in and commitment to education and the development of young people (E)