Audio Visual (AV) Technician - Part Time

GDST; Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay growth

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training grants / learning support

Job summary

Northampton High School is seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Technician to ensure the smooth operation of AV systems for teaching and events. You will support pupils, staff and external hirers in the theatre, handling audio, video, lighting and related equipment.

The role requires knowledge of DAWs, Adobe Creative Suite and live event recording, with a focus on delivering high-quality media for school use and publication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audio mixing desks and AV equipment.
• Knowledge of stage lighting and lighting desks.
• Experience recording and editing audio, video and image files.
• Experience with video recording live events and photographing events.
• Experience providing guidance to users on AV equipment.
• Experience in education setting.
• Experience creating content for social media.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the audio-visual systems to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Provide technical and practical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across the theatre.
• Assist with recording and editing audio, video and images for events.
• Advise users and staff on AV usage and safety.
• Support creation of social media content and school communications.

Skills

Audio mixers

Audio & video cabling

Stage lighting

Adobe Creative Suite

DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity)

Diagnostics & issue resolution

Recording & editing media

MS Office

Live audio mixing

Video recording of events

Event photography for publication

User guidance on AV usage

Education environment experience

Social media content creation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Reaper

Cubase

Audacity

Microsoft Office

Job description

EmployerNorthampton High School - GDSTLocationNorthampton, NorthamptonshireContract TypePermanentHoursPart TimeSalarySalary: £13,993.50 Actual. £27,987 FTEPosted27th August 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires21st September 2026 12:00 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1571400Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1571400Contract: Permanent - Part Time.Salary: £13,993.50 Actual. £27,987 FTELocation: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UUClosing date: 21 September 2026, although should a suitable applicant be employed, the vacancy may be closed before this dateWe are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.What you’ll be doingThe purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the audio-visual systems to facilitate Teaching and Learning, and to provide technical and practical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across the theatreWhat skills and experience you’ll bring to the roleKnowledge of audio mixing desks (mixers)Knowledge of audio and video equipment including cablingKnowledge of stage lighting and lighting desksKnowledge of the Adobe Creative SuiteKnowledge of multiple DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity etc.)Experience of diagnosing and resolving technical issuesExperience of recording and editing audio, video and image filesExperience of Microsoft Office productsExperience of stage lighting and lighting desksExperience of mixing live audioExperience of video recording live eventsExperience of photographing events for publicationExperience of providing advice and guidance to users in their use of AV equipmentExperience of working in educationExperience creating content for social mediaFor any questions about the role, please see the application instructions for contact information. Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more information.Who we areThe Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:We put girls firstWe think and act fearlesslyWe embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girlsWe are a family of schoolsWe provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staffAs recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.Why join usAs part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:Competitive salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentThere are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.Our commitmentThe GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Safeguarding Statement:The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.