Performing Arts Technician (Temporary)
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Job Description
Performing Arts Technician
Temporary | Contract
Location: London
Start date: October 2026
Are you a performing arts professional who enjoys the technical side of putting a production together?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in London, providing technical support across performing arts programmes. You'll work alongside teaching staff to make sure studios, workshops and performance spaces are ready, safe and well equipped for practical sessions.
You'll also support learners directly during rehearsals, productions and assessments, helping them build confidence with the equipment and processes used in the industry.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and setting up studios, performance spaces and equipment for practical sessions and productions.
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing technical equipment across all teaching areas.
- Supporting teaching staff and learners during rehearsals, performances and assessments.
- Upholding health and safety standards in all performance and workshop areas.
- Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A relevant qualification in performing arts or a technical theatre discipline
- Practical knowledge of performance equipment, staging and technical processes
- Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative
- A willingness to support learners of varying abilities
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous technical experience in a further education or training environment
If you're ready to put your technical skills behind the next generation of performers, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Seb Scott
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in performing arts or technical theatre discipline
- Practical knowledge of performance equipment, staging and technical processes
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness to support learners of varying abilities
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: London
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
- Phase: Fe
- Subject: Performing Arts