Audio Visual (AV) Technician - Part Time

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Professional development opportunities

Fee discount for GDST schools

Job summary

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking an experienced part-time AV Technician. You will ensure smooth operation of AV systems to support teaching and learning in the theatre, and provide technical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across events.

The role requires knowledge of audio mixing, lighting, and video equipment, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite and multiple DAWs. Prior education sector experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audio mixing desks and theatre AV equipment.
• Experience with lighting desks and stage lighting.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Experience recording and editing audio, video, and images.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of audio-visual systems to support teaching and learning in the theatre.
• Provide technical and practical AV support to pupils, staff and external hirers.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support theatre productions and events.

Skills

Audio mixing

AV equipment cabling

Stage lighting

Adobe Creative Suite

DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity)

Troubleshooting technical issues

Recording/editing audio/video/images

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity)

Job description

Employer Northampton High School - GDST Location Northampton, Northamptonshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time Salary Salary: £13,993.50 Actual. £27,987 FTE Posted 27th August 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 21st September 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1571400 Start Date As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1571400

Contract: Permanent - Part Time.

Salary: £13,993.50 Actual. £27,987 FTE

Location: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU

Closing date: 21 September 2026, although should a suitable applicant be employed, the vacancy may be closed before this date

We 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 Doing

The 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 theatre.

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role

• Knowledge of audio mixing desks (mixers)
• Knowledge of audio and video equipment including cabling
• Knowledge of stage lighting and lighting desks
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of multiple DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity etc.)
• Experience of diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Experience of recording and editing audio, video and image files
• Experience of Microsoft Office products
• Experience of stage lighting and lighting desks
• Experience of mixing live audio
• Experience of video recording live events
• Experience of photographing events for publication
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to users in their use of AV equipment
• Experience of working in education
• Experience creating content for social media

Who We Are

The 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 first
• We think and act fearlessly
• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
• We are a family of schools
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

As 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 us

Benefits

As 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 progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

There 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 commitment

The 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.

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