Theatre Technician

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Theatre Technician to join a wonderful team.

We are seeking to recruit a Theatre Technician to assist with the technical operation of Forest School events and curriculum across multiple venues across the School. You will assist with the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions, Drama lessons and assemblies as well as support for a range of events including conferences and private functions. Duties involve rigging and operating the sound/lighting systems and stage equipment according to the School’s needs. The ability to act as stage manager where required by the Theatre Manager. The ability to also support the Music department with regards to music tech and production within lessons, during concerts, exams, and Music Production sessions desirable.

This is a varied role requiring high-level practical, technical work and excellent time management. You will need to be confident working with people across our school community and demonstrate strong communication skills as well as having experience of large-scale technical work.

You will have one year of relevant experience working as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue and have knowledge and experience of a broad range of technical theatre aspects such as sound, light, set building and design and stage management. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety issues, good communication skills, and be a strong team player with the ability to workflexibly. Electrical installation and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable, as is knowledge of LOLER and PUWER.

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high. It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral. There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead. We value growth, hard work, responsibility community, learning, diversity and wellbeing – values that are as applicable to our pupils as they are to our staff.

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with approximately 1500 pupils from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity. 

Location

Forest is a city school surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:    

• Generous CPD budget               
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system               
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme       
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day               
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13               
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre             
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme        
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees               
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Closing Date: 17th April 2023 08:00am

Interviews will take place on 26th April 2023

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.