Theatre & Performing Arts Technician

Rugby School is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced, full-time Theatre Technician to join a thriving Performing Arts team based in Rugby’s Macready Theatre.

Rugby School is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to using collaboration, curiosity and expertise to uncover the best in every student and member of staff. Equity and service are fundamental to our practice.

The Macready Theatre is a professional 250-seat receiving venue which runs a professional programme alongside Rugby School’s academic and co-curricular Performing Arts activities.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Theatre & Performing Arts Technician, with particular experience in lighting, sound and stage management to commence as soon as possible. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of our theatrical equipment in venues across the campus. 

Regular evening and weekend work will form an important part of the job during certain times in the school year and a flexible approach to working hours will be required. The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

This role is a full time, term time plus position working 35 weeks.

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

Closing date:  28 February 2022

Please note that the school reserves the right to review applications prior to the closing date and interviews may occur at any stage, therefore an early application is encouraged.

PLEASE NOTE

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

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