Performing Arts Technician

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to support the delivery of outstanding performing arts experiences across Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy. The role focuses on lighting, sound, staging and AV, with travel between sites and occasional evenings to support productions.

You will train students, set up equipment, and work with staff to enable productions and events while ensuring safety and compliance across

Qualifications

• Be practical, proactive and highly organised
• Enjoy working with young people and building positive relationships with staff and students
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Have experience of sound, lighting, staging and audio-visual technology
• Be able to work independently across multiple school sites
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be flexible in working arrangements, including evenings to support productions, concerts, open evenings and other Trust events

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions, concerts, assemblies, examinations and special events across the Trust
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment
• Support the planning and delivery of rehearsals, productions and performances
• Work alongside teaching staff to support Music, Drama and Performing Arts activities
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during lessons, rehearsals and performances
• Train students in the safe use of technical theatre equipment and backstage operations
• Maintain performance spaces and technical equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Support the installation, maintenance, procurement and safe storage of technical equipment
• Maintain equipment inventories and maintenance records
• Provide administration for trips and visits
• Prepare and maintain musical instruments, amplifiers and music technology equipment for lessons, rehearsals and performances
• Set up microphones, PA systems and mixing desks, including sound checks and live mixing
• Support audio and video recording for assessments and performances, including basic editing and organising recorded evidence
• Support staff and students in using music technology and recording software

Job description

Trust Performing Arts Technician

February 2027

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Performing Arts Technician to support the delivery of outstanding performing arts experiences across the four schools within the Trust- Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with technical expertise in music and/or theatre and a passion for supporting young people in developing their creative talents.

Working across the Trust, you will play a key role in supporting drama productions, musical performances, concerts, and other school events, ensuring high-quality technical provision in lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment.

The successful candidate will be based at either Bourne Academy or Spalding Academy but will be required to travel regularly between all Trust schools, including Cowley Academy and Giles Academy, becoming an integral part of each school's performing arts provision.

(Travel costs will be provided for distances beyond the normal commute to a base school).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Be practical, proactive and highly organised;
• Enjoy working with young people and building positive relationships with staff and students;
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills;
• Have experience of sound, lighting, staging and audio-visual technology;
• Be able to work independently across multiple school sites;
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle;
• Be flexible in working arrangements, including evenings to support productions, concerts, open evenings and other Trust events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions, concerts, assemblies, examinations and special events across the Trust;
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment;
• Support the planning and delivery of rehearsals, productions and performances;
• Work alongside teaching staff to support Music, Drama and Performing Arts activities;
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Train students in the safe use of technical theatre equipment and backstage operations;
• Maintain performance spaces and technical equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements;
• Support the installation, maintenance, procurement and safe storage of technical equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventories and maintenance records;
• Provide administration for trips and visits;
• Prepare and maintain musical instruments, amplifiers and music technology equipment for lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Set up microphones, PA systems and mixing desks, including sound checks and live mixing;
• Support audio and video recording for assessments and performances, including basic editing and organising recorded evidence;
• Support staff and students in using music technology and recording software.

In return, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work across four successful secondary schools with thriving Performing Arts programmes;
• A collaborative and supportive Trust environment;
• Access to professional development and training opportunities;
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A varied, rewarding and creative role where no two days are the same.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 9th November 2026. Interviews will follow shortly after.

Location: Across all 4 Trusts, Spalding, Bourne, Boston and Donington

Salary: GLEA Grade 4, £23,025 - £24,618 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of South Lincolnshire Academies Trust