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Salary: £57,240 - £64,610 per annum, inclusive of all allowances.
Contractual Hours: 35 hours
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Academic
Attachments: Job Information Pack
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top four in the world for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
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The Production Arts Department has long been recognised as providing some of the most innovative vocational theatre, arts production and live event training anywhere in the world.
We are recruiting for a Head of Pathway (Theatre Technology), BA (Hons) Production Arts.
The Theatre Technology pathway (Lighting, Sound, Video, Automation, Technical Management) is a highly successful strand within the BA Production Arts programme. Students learn practically and collaboratively, supported by highly skilled tutors and mentors. Students work on public productions and live events with professional directors, designers and conductors participating in the creation of acclaimed dramas, operas and large-scale live events. Guildhall School boasts technical and performance facilities which are amongs the best in the world.
The Head of Theatre Technology plays a crucial role in shaping and leading learning and teaching in this highly dynamic field. A member of the department’s senior management team, the post holder contributes to strategic development and target setting across the department.
We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and performance technology, and welcome applications from candidates across teaching and/or professional practice.
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon on Friday 19th September 2025.
Interviews will be W/C 29th September 2025.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9250. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
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Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
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