Job Description
Theatre Technician
We are seeking an outstanding Theatre Technician (TT) to aid in the technical workings of a very busy and vibrant Performing Arts Department, here at Charterhouse.
We are particularly interested in industry professionals, preferably Technical Theatre/Stage Management trained at Drama School, who are perhaps looking to diversify into education.
The candidate must be competent and skilled in all technical areas of Theatre.
We expect that they should be qualified, committed, energetic, confident, charismatic, empathetic, kind, and inspiring to our students and with excellent team skills.
Performing Arts at Charterhouse.
Charterhouse has developed a dynamic and hugely ambitious programme in Performing Arts, under our Director of Performing Arts and a dedicated team of staff, and within our newly refurbished, well-appointed, on-site theatre complex, the Ben Travers Theatre.
We aim to produce 7 public productions of varying genres in the academic year, including two large scale musicals, a Dance production, several plays, Drama presentations and projects that engage the community beyond the school gates.
The candidates' remit would include helping the theatre's Technical Manager with all requirements off stage - with set builds and carpentry amongst many other duties and, assisting the Technical Theatre Manager with the administration and maintenance of the Department, ensuring our high standards are continually met.
Terms
This is a full-time position. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026.
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours of Work
This is a year-round, full time position; the post-holder will work at the School and at such other places as may be reasonable required. The Employee shall work hours as agreed by the Director of Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Theatre Technical Manager and within the contractually agreed hours.
Hours will be flexible to take account of evening and weekend performances.
Application Process
Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 13th March 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March 2026.
Early applications are warmly encouraged, and a bespoke invitation to interview may be offered in advance of the closing date.
All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.
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If candidates would like an informal conversation before applying, Dean Chisnall (Director of Performing Arts) would be very happy to talk with you. Please contact him by email ( ) to arrange a mutually convenient time.
No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to evolve and change over time. This description does however give an overall view of the position.
