Full-time, Term-time Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. We are looking for a Theatre Technician to join this excellent Performing Arts department. In this role, you will provide a high level of technical support for events for the whole school including productions, performances, concerts, rehearsals and lessons in relation to Production, Lighting, Sound, AV, Staging and Seating. The ideal candidate will have a technical theatre or production skills qualification or relevant experience, a detailed knowledge of lighting consoles, be well organised and able to approach work methodically, prioritise and meet deadlines. This is a full-time, term-time role working 37.5 hours per week during school hours, which will be worked flexibly across the week according to the needs of School events. Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Closing date: 09:00 on Wednesday 25 June 2025 Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839

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  The ideal candidate will have a technical theatre or production skills qualification or relevant experience, a detailed knowledge of lighting consoles, be well organised and able to approach work methodically, prioritise and meet deadlines.
  
  Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

This is a full-time, term-time role working 37.5 hours per week during school hours, which will be worked flexibly across the week according to the needs of School events. Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.