Drama & Performing Arts Technician — Secondary School

Long Term Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Drama / Performing Arts Technician to join a secondary school in Wandsworth, London. The role covers lessons, rehearsals, examinations, productions and events, ensuring spaces, lighting, sound, props and costumes are prepared to a high standard.

You will work with Drama teachers and the Performing Arts team, providing practical technical support and maintaining equipment, with occasional after-hours involvement for performances.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre, drama, or live events.
• Practical knowledge of lighting, sound, and staging.
• Excellent organisational skills and equipment management.
• Health and safety awareness in performance environments.
• DBS check required or willing to obtain Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support for Drama and Performing Arts lessons.
• Prepare performance spaces, studios, stages, props, costumes, and equipment.
• Operate and support lighting, sound, projection, and other technical theatre equipment.
• Assist with rehearsals, examinations, school productions, performances and events.
• Support students with safe and appropriate use of technical equipment.
• Help design, construct, source, and maintain scenery, sets, props, and displays.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of departmental equipment.
• Manage and organise departmental resources, stock, costumes, and technical supplies.
• Ensure performance and teaching spaces are safe, organised, and ready for use.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, site teams, and external professionals.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for performances and events.

Skills

Lighting & sound

Props & costumes

Set construction

Equipment maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Student communication

Education

Drama/Performing Arts qualification

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

AV equipment

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Drama / Performing Arts Technician to join a secondary school in Wandsworth, London. The role covers lessons, rehearsals, examinations, productions and events, ensuring spaces, lighting, sound, props and costumes are prepared to a high standard.

You will work with Drama teachers and the Performing Arts team, providing practical technical support and maintaining equipment, with occasional after-hours involvement for performances.