Theatre Technician Apprentice

As an apprentice theatre technician your primary responsibility will be to support the Theatre Technician and staff in preparing the theatre and all of the school’s facilities for performances or events and maintain equipment for use by staff and students on a day-to-day basis. The post-holder will undertake assigned duties and responsibilities, ensuring that all actions are discharged within the regulatory and legislative requirements to which the College is subject. Additionally, the post holder will support the Theatre Technician and staff in providing support in all of the associated areas of the School and Enterprises 

The apprentice will be required to complete apprenticeship training, coursework and end assessments 

Overall, we welcome applications from candidates who are looking to gain experience in this role and who are passionate about the creative sector, education and supporting student success. 

To be appointed to this role, you must meet the apprenticeship learner eligibility requirements. 

• Support the Theatre Technician and curriculum area strategic objectives, actively engaging in the annual review process.
• Stay up to date with national developments in the subject areas and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
• To support the day-to-day running of the Digital, Media and Expressive Arts Academy facilities.
• To liaise with the curriculum staff and Theatre Technician regarding School productions and performances. 
• To support the Theatre Technician in liaising with external shows and charity events.
• To support the Theatre Technician in the maintenance of all equipment and other technical resources, ensuring staff and students are able to utilise the equipment when required. 
• To support the Theatre Technician in ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy, and that storage is used effectively, ensuring equipment and materials are securely and safely stored when not in use. 
• To support the Theatre Technician in providing audio-visual technical support and advice to other school events and departments, if required. (e.g. open days)
• To provide assistance when required with all external hires, protecting the interests of the School and ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met. 
• To support the Theatre Technician in planning and undertaking a routine maintenance schedule of all equipment.
• To support the Theatre Technician in monitoring and maintaining stock items (lamps, gels, gobos, tape, screws, timber, etc.) and all stores and general day-to-day equipment as needed. 
• To update the inventory of all equipment and materials held and used. 
• To maintain a clean and tidy workspace at all times. 
• To ensure all Health & Safety requirements are followed for daily use of the performance spaces. 
• To support the Theatre Technician in compiling and maintaining all necessary risk assessments for rooms, venues, activities, events and productions. 
• To be mindful of theatre security for equipment, building, staff and students and how this can be maintained. 
• Review own professional development needs and participate fully in future training and development.

 Essential criteria:

• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College.
• Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
• Minimum of Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team.
• Must be able to carry out manual handling safely and work at height.
• Able to work annualised hours, occasional evenings and weekend.
• Ability to learn and understand the use of complex equipment and its application. (Computer Lighting and Sound Desks, Video and Projection Equipment)

Desirable criteria:

• Educated to L2 with our GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above in English, Math’s, a technical subject/s and/or a Science.
• You must be keen to learn and adapt to a busy theatre environment and thrive on a challenge.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• A flexible and positive attitude to work.

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development.These include:

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.