Performing Arts Technician

Insignis Academy Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Academy Trust in Princes Risborough seeks a Performing Arts Technician to support theatre, music and dance across sites. The role covers lighting, sound and set operations within a dynamic secondary school environment, ensuring reliable technical delivery for broadcasts, assemblies and productions.

The post involves hands-on setup, operation and maintenance, with travel between Princes Risborough School and other sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound and staging equipment for school productions and events.
• Provide technical support for drama, music and dance classes and daily curriculum.

Job description

Insignis Academy Trust

PRINCES RISBOROUGH SCHOOL

supporting, Sir William Ramsay School & The Mandeville School

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as a

Performing Arts Technician

Permanent, Full time

37 hours per week, 44 working weeks per year

Bucks Pay Range 3 / 4 £27,805 - £32,283 (Actual Annual)

(full time equivalent to £29,114 - £33,735)

Start date - ASAP

Are you passionate about theatre, music, and dance? Do you have a knack for turning technical ideas into reality?

Our vibrant Performing Arts department is looking for a Performing Arts Technician to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the next generation of performers and creators in a dynamic secondary school environment.

The Role

As our Performing Arts Technician, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of all technical aspects of our school productions, performances, and daily curriculum. This is a hands‑on position where you will assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of lighting, sound, and staging equipment. You will also provide essential technical support for our drama, music, and dance classes.

This role is based at Princes Risborough School however there is travel required between sites.

We can offer you

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

We are located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and offer a rich, positive and supportive learning environment with outstanding continuing professional development and career opportunities.

We have no age or experience profile in mind.

Closing date - Monday 26th October - 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.