Apprentice Prop Maker

£27352

National Theatre, City of Westminster

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Under the direction of NT Staff, make, repair, and refurbish a wide range of furniture props, as well as experiencing a wider set of prop making skills. Working from designs, working drawings, and models, and with instructions from Designers, Production Managers, Workshop Supervisors and the Props Workshop Manager and senior props staff.

Work to agreed deadlines, consulting at all times with the Props Workshop Manager.

Participate in the provision of a safe working environment, acting within the company's Health & Safety policy at all times.

Participate in other training as necessary and appropriate, including visiting other workplaces on placement.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Props Workshop Manager, The Props Workshop is part of the Production Workshops Department at the National Theatre and makes props for the NT's shows and events. The apprenticeship is designed to produce practical skills to a high standard of expertise. The Apprentice Prop Maker will contribute towards the making of props for the National Theatre for shows in rehearsal and performance. They will primarily be working on furniture props, but a wider supporting skill set will be taught, such as decretive finishes, technical drawing, and general theatre working practice.

Can show that they enjoy making things.

Is able to work effectively under supervision and be self-motivated to work on your own initiative.

Has a helpful, positive and flexible approach and attitude, whether the work is routine or exciting.

Is able to follow strict health & safety rules and theatre working practices and to understand why it is important to do so.

Has an interest in carpentry and in problem solving, Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade 3 or above. Please note This is a Level 2 apprenticeship, therefore applicants must be suitable for study at that level and NOT hold a degree, HND, or a post graduate qualification, or have experience of working backstage in professional theatre., As this is a training position, we are not looking for experience in props or in theatre, but for someone who has practical skills, which can be applied to this apprenticeship. You will need to show us that you enjoy working with your hands, can work well in a team, and will be committed to completing this apprenticeship. An interest in carpentry and problem solving will be useful

The Prop Maker apprenticeship is designed to be the first step in working in theatre or going on to further study. Although we cannot guarantee that this apprenticeship will lead to a permanent post, this is an area of specialisation where there is a skills gap in the theatre sector, and we would expect there to be good opportunities for further work in the sector on completion of the apprenticeship.