Highly Regarded School In Slough Looking For Experienced Performing Arts Technician

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Performing Arts Technician for a busy secondary school in Slough. The role focuses on preparing spaces, setting up lighting and sound, and supporting school productions with hands-on technical support.

The successful candidate will ensure equipment and rehearsal areas are well-maintained and safe, with flexibility to cover performances and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Performing Arts Technician within a school is essential.
• Practical experience with sound, lighting or stage equipment.
• Previous experience supporting school productions.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Organised and practical approach.
• Ability to work flexibly around performances and events.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing performance and rehearsal spaces.
• Setting up lighting and sound equipment.
• Supporting school productions and performances.
• Operating technical equipment during events.
• Maintaining musical and technical equipment.
• Carrying out basic equipment checks.
• Managing storage of technical resources.
• Supporting staff with technical requirements.
• Assisting with performances and rehearsals.
• Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.
• Supporting the wider performing arts department.

Skills

Sound equipment

Lighting equipment

Stage equipment

Education

DBS check

Job description

Job Title: Performing Arts Technician
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A highly regarded secondary school in Slough is seeking an experienced Performing Arts Technician to support its busy music, drama and performing arts departments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical equipment, rehearsal spaces and performance areas are prepared and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing performance and rehearsal spaces.

Setting up lighting and sound equipment.

Supporting school productions and performances.

Operating technical equipment during events.

Maintaining musical and technical equipment.

Carrying out basic equipment checks.

Managing storage of technical resources.

Supporting staff with technical requirements.

Assisting with performances and rehearsals.

Reporting faulty or damaged equipment.

Supporting the wider performing arts department.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Performing Arts Technician within a school is essential.

Practical experience with sound, lighting or stage equipment.

Previous experience supporting school productions.

Good understanding of health and safety.

Organised and practical approach.

Ability to work flexibly around performances and events.

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.