Music and Drama Technician

Stanborough School; Stanborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanborough School is seeking a Music and Drama Technician to provide technical and general assistance to the music and drama departments, both in and out of the classroom. You will set up studio equipment to record music performances and support with lighting and sound for school productions and examinations.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and be a confident communicator, contacting parents about music lessons and departmental events; flexibility around

Qualifications

• Experience setting up studio equipment to record music performances.
• Experience with lighting and sound for school productions and examinations.
• Ability to communicate with parents regarding music lessons and departmental events.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and general assistance to teaching staff in music and drama.
• Set up studio equipment to record performances and support productions.
• Assist with lighting and sound for school productions and examinations.
• Contact parents regarding music lessons and departmental events.

Skills

Studio equipment setup

Lighting and sound for productions

Communication with staff/parents

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Music and Drama Technician to provide technical and general assistance to the teaching staff in the music and drama departments, both in and out of the classroom. Your organisational skills, together with your technical knowledge will be key to your success, as you will need to set up studio equipment to record music performances and support with lighting and sound for school productions and examinations.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and be a confident communicator as they will also need to contact parents regarding music lessons and departmental events; therefore, a friendly and efficient attitude is essential. Ability to work flexibly around performances and events when required, for which additional payment can be made, is also key.

We were delighted to be awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in March 2023, this recognises the hard work and progress made by all in the school. Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the full report available on our website at https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-OFSTED-Report.pdf.

Further information is also available on our website: https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/staff-vacancies/

Closing date: 10th September 2026, 9.00 am

Stanborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to safeguarding checks including references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974