Why Become an ABTT Trainer?

• Flexible Commitment: Whether you can spare a few single days or a block of dates throughout the year, we work around your professional schedule.
• Full Support Provided: You bring the industry expertise, we’ll provide full support and dedicated onboarding on course delivery methods to set you up for success.
• Paid Positions: All tutoring roles are paid freelance positions.
• Inspire the Next Generation: Help uphold standards, share best practice, and train the technicians and managers powering live performance across the UK.
• Widen the Perspective: Help us build a training team that reflects the full diversity of the theatre community, ensuring our students see themselves in the people teaching them.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking experienced professionals with hands-on, specialist knowledge in technical theatre and live production disciplines, including:

• H&S / Manual Handling
• Temporary Access systems
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Flying Fundamentals of
• Ropes, knots & Splicing
• In service Inspection of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
• Design of Electrical Inspection
• Electrical Inspection and Testing
• Electronics
• Sound Essentials and Advanced Skills
• Stage Structures
• Carpentry / Construction Skills

If you’re passionate about passing on your skills and fostering talent, we want to hear from you.

Keen to support high-quality training in our industry?

Drop ABTT Head of Training Mark Shayle an email at mark.shayle@abtt.org.uk to set up a quick, informal catch-up, and see if your expertise could help inspire the next generation of technicians.