Are you passionate about technical theatre and ready to inspire the next generation of creative professionals? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Instructor in Production Arts to join our team at the MAC Theatre, supporting the technical theatre elements of both our Acting for Camera and Music courses at our Tonbridge campus.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the technical theatre operations of a busy performance venue. You will support all theatre and music productions, both internal and external ensuring high production standards while mentoring and guiding learners throughout the creative process.

Working closely with Level 2 and Level 3 students, you will:

Support and oversee technical theatre operations within the MAC Theatre
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality theatre and music productions
Teach a range of technical theatre skills (e.g. lighting, sound, staging, production support)
Plan, deliver and assess training for small learner groups
Provide hands-on technical support and supervision during live productions

About You:

You will bring:

Strong experience in technical theatre and live production environments
A passion for education and developing emerging talent
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical training sessions
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A collaborative and proactive approach

 This role offers the chance to combine your technical expertise with teaching and mentoring, helping learners develop the skills and confidence needed for progression within the creative industries.

If you’re ready to take centre stage in shaping the future of production arts, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role:

Where you’ll work: The role is based at the Tonbridge campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the College sites as required.

Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (FTE 1)

Your pay: Spine Points 24 (£27,474 per annum) to 27 (£30,025 per annum)

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.

33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 29 March 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 07 April 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.