Are you a creative and technically skilled theatre professional looking to inspire the next generation? We are seeking a
Theatre and Events Technician
to support teaching, learning, and productions within our vibrant Performing Arts Faculty.
About the Role:
You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of our performance spaces, supporting drama and music lessons, school productions, and public-facing events. From lighting and sound design to set creation and technical maintenance, you will help deliver high-quality experiences for students and audiences alike.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain lighting, sound, and AV systems for performances and events
Support teaching staff and students in developing technical theatre skills
Design and build sets and props for school productions
Maintain equipment and ensure safe, tidy performance spaces
Provide technical support for assemblies, exams, and external hires
Lead a weekly Technical Theatre Activity for students
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and maintain risk assessment.
Role Requirements:
Experience in live entertainment or theatre production
Strong knowledge of lighting and sound design, moving lights, and technical systems
Ability to design and build sets and props
Excellent communication, organisation, and ICT skills
A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
Understanding of Health & Safety in a theatre environment
Willingness to support students and staff across the Performing Arts Faculty
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Qualification in sound/lighting design or technical theatre
Experience with CAD software and digital audio workstations
Knowledge of current theatre systems and technologies
Ability to train and supervise students in technical roles
Applications close Tuesday 8th July - 12 noon
Note
- We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible. We would consider splitting the role for suitable candidates.
Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could.
Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About
Ashford School
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Ashford School
East Hill, Ashford
Kent
TN24 8PB
United Kingdom
+44 1233 625171
Ashford School is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent day and boarding school, founded in 1898. Ashford has all the benefits of being a school of individual character, coupled with the security and support offered by membership of the United Learning group of independent schools and academies. We are proud that the School is able to provide a seamless learning journey for children from 3 months to 18 years on a beautiful campus in the heart of Kent.
Ashford School, East Hill:
Our Senior School and Bridge Nursery make up Ashford School's beautiful 25-acre campus close to the centre of Ashford and surrounded by Kent countryside.
The Senior School occupies a site in a prominent position in the busy and growing commuter town of Ashford and is close to the International Station. It has on-site playing fields, floodlit Astroturf pitch, tennis and netball courts, as well as a recently opened Sports Centre complete with gyms, fitness suite and an indoor swimming pool. The school's boarding houses are on campus. Further playing fields and sports facilities, including a second floodlit Astroturf pitch, can be found on a 40-acre site adjacent to the Prep School and are well used by both Senior and Prep students.
Ashford School, Great Chart:
Ashford Prep School is situated in the beautiful village of Great Chart on the outskirts of Ashford. The site also includes our Prep School Nursery and in 2018 our custom-designed Stables Nursery opened. The site includes beautiful playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, flood-lit Astroturf pitch, indoor gym and a well-appointed Sports Pavilion.
The early years provision has its own dedicated and well-resourced accommodation and staff.
Our students
Currently, approximately 500 students attend the Senior School (aged 11 to 18), including around 120 boarders. It is expected that the number of Senior School students will increase over the next ten years and developments are being planned to allow for this growth. Around 500 students also currently attend the Prep School and Nurseries (aged 0-11).
Our location
Ashford is extremely well connected. London St Pancras can be reached by train in 37 minutes thanks to Ashford International Station's position on the High Speed Line (HS1). The Eurotunnel is a 15-minute drive away, and the Port of Dover can be reached in 30 minutes.
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