Forest School - Junior Theatre Technician

Location: East London
School: Forest School
Type: Full-time | Fixed Term
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Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Junior Theatre Technician to support the technical delivery of events and curriculum activities across multiple venues at Forest School.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a Junior Theatre Technician to support the technical delivery of events and curriculum activities across multiple venues at Forest School.

The successful candidate will assist in the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions, Drama lessons and assemblies, as well as a wide range of events, including conferences and private functions. Duties will include rigging and operating sound and lighting systems, along with other stage equipment, to meet the School’s requirements.

This is a developmental role, ideally suited to a recent graduate of a Technical Theatre or related degree programme. It has been specifically designed to provide practical, hands-on experience and to support professional growth. External training opportunities, including the ABTT Bronze or Silver Awards, will be incorporated into a tailored two-year development programme aligned with the post-holder’s interests and career aspirations.

Applicants should have completed, or be due to complete before September 2026, a relevant degree in Technical Theatre or a closely related discipline. You should have specialist experience in at least one of the following areas, together with some experience in at least one other:

Sound
Lighting
Video
Stage Management
Set Design and/or Scenic Painting

As the role is intended to develop skills across all key duty areas, applicants are not expected to meet every criterion at the point of application. However, a willingness to learn, grow and develop beyond your existing competencies is essential.

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.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

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.