Theatre Technician (One year contract)
Uppingham School
Uppingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2018
Job overview
Uppingham School seeks to appoint a Theatre Technician for the academic year 2018-19. This exciting post is likely to appeal to those looking to develop their skills in professional technical theatre as well as offering an opportunity to gain experience in an educational environment. The appointment is for a fixed-term period of one year in the first instance.
Uppingham Theatre is a 300-seat proscenium arch space with adjoining drama studio (160 seats). The facilities include a large workshop, dressing rooms and rehearsal spaces. As well as academic drama, Uppingham School regularly presents high-quality plays and musicals across the student body, from small Sixth Form productions to whole-school shows. The venue also hosts weekly touring professional shows, comedians and speakers. Uppingham Theatre is also the home to several amateur dramatic societies and stage schools.
The Theatre Technician will assist the Theatre Technical and Venue Manager in the daily running and maintenance of Uppingham Theatre, Williams Drama Studio, workshop and backstage spaces. They will implement and develop systems designed by the Technical Theatre and Venue Manager and assist teachers, pupils and others in using the theatre facilities. They will also supervise and be responsible for events at Uppingham Theatre during the absence of the Technical Theatre and Venue Manager.
The successful candidate will have had technical experience in theatre or large entertainment venues and have sound knowledge of the technical needs of a diverse entertainment and arts programme. They will also need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in a theatre and will be confident in instructing others how to use the theatre safely.
If you are interested in joining a very friendly and committed team and want to have the opportunity to work on some excellent touring shows in our varied entertainment programme, please click the apply button to be directed to the school website where you will be able to download the application form.
Closing date: 20 May 9.00 am.
Interviews: 6 June 2018
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will need to be DBS checked before being confirmed in position.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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