Job Title: Senior Theatre Technician
Actual Salary: £15.45 - £16.66 per hour (Grade C)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Annualised hours, 18 hours per week (Average) Working days will be variable throughout Monday to Sunday and including evenings and weekend shifts to fulfil the Centre’s programme of events. Rota’s will be planned and agreed with the Technical Manager in advance of each term. There may also be the opportunity for additional hours as and when available, separate to the staff member’s contracted hours, where agreed with the Technical Manager.
Additional role info: This role is based at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, part of Monkton Wood Academy
Provisional Start Date: 8 December 26, Subject to the completion of required pre-employment checks
Your opportunity to make a difference in the performing arts and education.
We’re looking for a passionate and hard-working Senior Theatre Technician to join our team at the Tacchi-Morris Art Centre. Successful candidates will have technical skills and experience, a can-do attitude and be a good problem-solver. Strong people and teamwork skills are essential, as well as a hands-on approach and passion for all types of live theatre events.
Working alongside the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality productions by supporting visiting production companies, hirers, community groups, and academy staff and students. You will also contribute to a safe, professional and creative environment, ensuring all technical and health & safety standards are always met.
If you’re interested in working in a friendly, welcoming arts venue - we’re keen to hear from you.
About you:
You will have:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, demonstrated through GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, equivalent qualifications, and/or relevant practical experience.
- Experience of working in a technical role within a theatre, performing arts venue, live events or a comparable production environment.
- Ability to work with equipment and systems needed to undertake the role to a high standard.
- A keen interest in working in a theatre/performing arts venue that has a particular education-based emphasis and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
About Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre is a multipurpose venue that provides arts activities for the whole community. Opened in 2000 as the result of a successful National Lottery bid and partnership funding from the Tacchi-Morris Trust, the centre holds state-of-the-art facilities and aims to inspire all the community to get involved in the arts, be it coming to watch a show or taking part.
The programme comprises a mixture of shows by education establishments, community groups and professional touring productions. This includes Monkon Wood Academy and their performing arts specialist 6th form The SPACE, who put on a number of productions and festivals each year.
We believe involvement in the arts is not only a great way to have fun and breed creativity but is also a means for exploring what it means to be human. Our work with Monkton Wood Academy, The SPACE, other local secondary and primary schools and colleges, and the wider community, has shown us the value of the arts in developing skills and raising attainment, in challenging ideas and the world around us, in improving health and well-being and in building confidence and self-esteem.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 9 November 26
Interviews: 18 Nov & 19 November 26
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
