Performing Arts Technician in Residence

Performing Arts Technician in ResidenceSituated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education.  We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries.   We are looking for a talented Performing Arts Technician who is also keen to play an active role in boarding school life, whether in the classroom, in the mountains or in the middle of the Moray Firth. You will be a theatre gradate with technical experience, a proactive approach and a proven track-record of stage management and theatre production. People will recognise you as someone who is conscientious and diligent with excellent attention to detail. You will have experience in editing music and video alongside a broad knowledge of current theatre.All candidates should have a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in technical theatre or production arts. Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. If you’re excited to learn more, please contact our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or call recruitment on 01343 837831. Your application form should be emailed to recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 20 June 2024 for an autumn term start.  About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.

**Skills Required**

Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in supporting the running of productions.
Conscientious and diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
A proven track record of strong working relationships with students, colleagues and customers.
A positive and proactive attitude to manage a high volume of work.
Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Suitable to work with children
A full PVG check will be completed on the successful candidate or Experience of working with children and
young people

**Qualifications Required**

Relevant qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, Theatre
Design or Drama with a design/production specialism to degree level.
Technical expertise in tech elements (lighting/ sound) of theatre craft.
Trained on use of tallescope and able to work at height.
A broad knowledge of current theatre.
Ability to edit music and video.
Knowledge of set texts, practitioners and works delivered by drama, theatre and dance GCSE and A-level
qualifications.
The ability to program theatre lighting desks and ability to do digital sound mixing.
Experience of Qlab

**Keywords**

Theatre, Drama, Arts