Theatre Technician
Required as soon as possible
Grade: 7 Pay Point 11 – 14 (£)
Actual Salary £22.472 - £23.574
Contract type Permanent
30 Hours a week, 52 weeks per annum
We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is able to maintain and further develop the performance capabilities of our theatre and ensure that it meets the needs of our different users. The theatre is a fantastic performance space and is highly used by the school and a diverse range of community groups. You will be responsible for all aspects of the theatre, including its use, its equipment and supporting its future development. You will need technical knowledge, relevant theatre experience and a real passion for supporting performing arts. Due to the nature of events taking place within the theatre, evening and weekend work will be necessary.
You must be passionate about customer service and be able to develop strong, positive relationships to succeed in the role. You will be working within a busy school environment and alongside young people. You will possess excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to fit into a team. Technical knowledge and administrative skills will be required to perform your daily duties. You will need to be comfortable working to a flexible timetable based around the requirements of the school and community use of the theatre to support the smooth running of lessons, rehearsals, performances, events and external bookings.
This is a challenging but very rewarding job and the person appointed will need to be committed, creative, dynamic and willing to work hard. The successful applicant will become part of both the Performance Department at Countesthorpe Academy and the LiFE Multi Academy Trust Facility Hire team who will both provide a welcoming and friendly place to work. You will have the desire to ensure that our core values of ‘being the best you can be’ is fulfilled.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our school and Trust an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. Staff are forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to secure high standards. We are passionate in our goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
The closing date for completed applications is midday, Monday 23th November 2026, with interviews taking place soon after. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
Application process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Countesthorpe Academy
Winchester Road
Countesthorpe
Leicester
LE8 5PR
Mrs Aitcheson, Headteacher
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.