Casual Theatre Technician

Employer:

Kent College, Canterbury.

Location:

Canterbury, Kent. Contract Type:
Permanent (Casual Theatre Technician).

Hours:

as required. Salary: £12.60 per hour. Post date: 18th February 2026.

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible. Expiry: 6th March 2026 11:59 PM. Job . Job Reference: Casual Theatre Tech.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Casual Theatre Technician to join our Technical Department at Kent College, Canterbury. The Technical Department is responsible to ensure the highest standards of upkeep, maintenance and day‑to‑day running of our technical equipment. Alongside this, the Casual Theatre Technician will be an important part of our venue team, helping to deliver and support our shows and events held in our award‑winning 600‑seat auditorium, The Great Hall.

Kent College is a co‑educational school with a Methodist foundation. The School is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11‑18 years) has about 600 boys and girls, roughly one‑third boarding and two‑thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.

The position is casual, working on an as‑and‑when‑needed basis and will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. The role will involve supporting the Technical Department and ensuring high standards of technical equipment as outlined below.

• Support the Technical Department in maintaining and running technical equipment for shows and events.
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of equipment to keep the 600‑seat auditorium, The Great Hall, ready for performances.
• Work on an as‑needed basis, covering weekdays, weekends and evenings as required.

• Familiarity with the equipment available in-house.
• Keen interest in technical theatre.
• Flexible approach to work, able to work on an as‑needed basis including evenings and weekends.

Closing Date: 6th March 2026. Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via e‑mail cannot be considered.

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Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee, and in this case your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.