Performing Arts Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Training grants

Pension scheme

Life assurance

GDST fee discount

Interest-free loans

Cycle to Work

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Royal High Bath is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to provide technical support across lighting, sound, projection and theatre tech. You’ll enable productions, lessons and events to be polished and professional, backstage and in classrooms.

As part of a vibrant school community, you’ll lead safety checks, support recordings and help train staff and students in safe equipment use, contributing to high-quality student performances and creative work.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support for Performing Arts learning and productions.
• Ability to manage lighting, sound, projection and theatre technologies.
• Capable of contributing creative input for school productions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support across lighting, sound, projection and video for lessons, exams and events.
• Lead on health & safety compliance, risk assessments and equipment checks.
• Support recordings and audio creation, and assist rehearsals and productions.
• Train staff and students in safe use of equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with marketing to showcase Performing Arts work.

Skills

Lighting technology

Sound engineering

Projection/video

Theatre production support

Staff/student training

Job description

Performing Arts Technician Contract term: PermanentHours: Full time Term Time only FTE 0.838Salary: Regional Grade 3, no less than £23,453 (actual pay)Required: asap The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, forward thinking school community and play a central role in shaping how our students experience Performing Arts. At Royal High Bath, girls are at the heart of everything we do - their curiosity, confidence and creativity drive our purpose. We honour tradition while embracing innovation, creating an environment where young people feel empowered to explore, express and excel. Our Performing Arts provision is a cornerstone of that mission: a place where imagination is encouraged, skills are nurtured, and girls support one another as they grow into bold, compassionate performers and collaborators.As Performing Arts Technician, you will bring the magic of performance to life. You’ll inspire creativity by delivering exceptional technical support across lighting, sound, projection and theatre technologies, ensuring every production, lesson and event is polished, professional and memorable. Your expertise will elevate the quality of our performance experiences and enable students to shine — whether on stage, behind the scenes or in the classroom. If you’re excited by the idea of enabling outstanding creative work and being part of a school that champions ambition, inclusivity and a life unlimited, this role offers a truly rewarding next step.

Key aspects of the role:

• Bring Performing Arts to life by supporting outstanding learning, productions and events across Drama, Music and Dance.
• Deliver exceptional technical support including lighting, sound, projection, video, audio creation and editing for lessons, assessments, shows and exams.
• Provide substantial creative and technical input for school productions - sourcing props and costumes, enhancing audience experience, supporting rehearsals and sound checks.
• Facilitate and manage specialist spaces such as the recording studio, supporting A Level Music Tech and producing high quality recordings of exams and assessed lessons.
• Support whole school events requiring lighting, sound and technical setup, both internal and external.
• Lead on health & safety compliance including risk assessments, PAT testing, equipment checks and ensuring all theatre technologies meet GDST standards.
• Train and support staff and students in safe and effective use of technical equipment; contribute to induction and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Digital Communications to showcase Performing Arts work across appropriate channels.

About the School

Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls' education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment. Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package.

Benefits:

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

The closing date for applications is Thursday 27 August 2026 at 10am. Interviews will take place 3 September 2026. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.