About this Role

Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

H8, commensurate with experience and responsibilities

Annual salary: £35,163 - £38,008, plus additional pay for external shows (at casual rates aligned to UK Theatre rates)

26 days annual leave

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Sandpit Theatre is a 266-seat arts venue based on the campus of Sandringham School, with a bright and welcoming foyer area complete with The Chalkboard Bar to provide refreshments.  Since the theatre’s opening in 2001, the venue has endeavoured to provide a cultural hub for the whole community of St. Albans and further districts, alongside its invaluable contribution to school life. Over the last 20 years the venue has grown to become ‘The Heart of Sandringham School,’ boasting a full and varied programme of performances from the school including the Whole School Show in November and Sandringham’s annual dance show ‘Velocity’ in February. These internal events are complemented by productions from local community groups, performing arts schools and touring theatre companies.   The SandPit Theatre is also an organisation member of UK Theatre, a national group of theatres which also includes the Society of London Theatres which places us in the heart of the theatre industry.  

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and inspiring Theatre Manager to take overall responsibility for the management, technical requirements and administration of the SandPit Theatre, our professional arts venue.  This is a key role within the school and wider community and involves day to day management of the theatre including liaising with internal departments for lessons or internal projects in both in the theatre and other Arts venues.  This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing organisation and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.  Please refer to the job description for more details.

The successful candidate will:

• have a passion for theatre, be enthusiastic and have a hands-on approach
• possess excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• have flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis
• have relevant experience in theatre management, including track record in managing theatre health and safety
• promote Sandringham’s ethos and values

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham, School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub.  

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 9^th March 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.  

Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.