Performing Arts Theatre & Lighting Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust. The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education. We currently have the following vacancy:
Performing Arts Theatre & Lighting Technician full-time, 36 hours per week, Term time Only +20 days, Grade 4 SSP5-6 £20,584 - £20,981 (Actual Salary £19,659 - £20,038)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible individual is required to provide high quality technical and practical support for a range of performance courses including Dance, Drama, Performing Arts and Music. This includes lighting, rigging and staging and set design, construction and back stage management.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 25 June 2023
Interviews: Monday 3 July 2023 To apply online, please visit our recruitment page at https://accesspeople.accessacloud.com/stamfordparktrustrecruitment If you require any further assistance, please contact the Human Resources department on 0161 330 2330.
Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.
Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The college is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary: Grade 4 SSP5-6 £20,584 - £20,981 (Actual Salary £19,659 - £20,038)
Closing Date: 25 June 2023, 3.15pm
Interview Date: 3 July 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Performing Arts Theatre & Lighting Technician roles across Ashton Sixth Form College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,659 - £20,038 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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