Performing Arts Technician

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay growth

Extensive professional development

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Fee discount for GDST schools

Interest-free loans for training andp

Cycle to Work scheme

Terms and conditions of employment

Job summary

Royal High Bath is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support lighting, sound, projection and theatre technologies across lessons, productions and exams.

You will help source props, manage the recording studio and assist with A Level Music Tech, ensuring high-quality recordings and safe operation of all equipment. Join a vibrant school community with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technical support across lighting, sound, projection and theatre technologies.
• Ability to source props and costumes and enhance audience experience for productions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance in a school theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting, sound, projection and theatre tech support for lessons, shows and exams.
• Deliver high-quality technical input for school productions and events.
• Manage spaces like the recording studio and support music tech assessments.
• Train staff and students in safe use of equipment and contribute to inductions.
• Ensure health and safety compliance including risk assessments and equipment checks.

Skills

Lighting operation

Sound engineering

Projection & video

Theatre tech

Health & safety

Staff training

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound systems

Projection equipment

Recording studio equipment

PAT testing equipment

Job description

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full time Term Time only FTE 0.838

Salary: 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

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• 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.