Theatre Technician (Fixed Term)

Cheltenham College


Job Summary

Cheltenham College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Theatre Technician to join our Drama Department for an exciting period of productions and practical examinations.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key technical role in bringing our students’ work to life, supporting Romeo and Juliet at The Playhouse and our whole-school musical Mamma Mia, alongside A Level and Drama examination performances.

Working closely with the Director of Drama, teaching staff, pupils and the wider production team, you will provide hands-on technical expertise across lighting, sound, rigging, set and staging, from initial preparation through to rehearsals and live performances.

We are looking for someone with practical theatre experience, excellent technical and organisational skills, and a calm, proactive approach. Experience of working with young people or in an educational setting would be an advantage.

Fixed term: 18 January – 21 March 2027

Approximately 260 working hours across the contract period (please review the schedule of working days/hours in the job description document before applying. Do contact the HR Team at [email protected] if you have any queries relating to the working days)

If you are passionate about technical theatre and would enjoy helping young people deliver ambitious, high-quality productions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.

Job Requirements

A schedule of required working days/hours is included in the job description. Please ensure you review the required dates before submitting an application.

Do contact the HR team on [email protected] if you have any queries relating to the working hours/days.

We may well be able to consider applications from candidates who can attend the majority of the required days, but not all of them.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Theatre Technician (Fixed Term)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 25 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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Job: Theatre Technician (Fixed Term)

Job: Theatre Technician (Fixed Term)

Organisation: Cheltenham College

Postcode: GL53 7LD

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