Performing Arts Technician

Prospero Teaching; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded education recruitment agency is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support the Performing Arts department at a secondary school. The role involves technical support for lessons, productions, and rehearsals, requiring skills in lighting and sound. Candidates should have a strong interest in technical theatre and up-to-date safeguarding training is essential. This position offers flexible part-time hours during term times.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in technical theatre, performing arts or events production.
• Ability to support teachers and students across Performing Arts subjects.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for lessons and events.
• Assist with lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Work closely with the Performing Arts team.

Skills

Technical theatre knowledge

Skills in lighting

Skills in sound

Stage management

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Performing Arts Technician to join a successful secondary school in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. This is an exciting opportunity to support a thriving Performing Arts department and contribute to high-quality Drama, Music and Dance education across the school.

The role will involve providing technical support for lessons, rehearsals, productions and school events, assisting with lighting, sound, stage management and general preparation of performance spaces. You will work closely with the Performing Arts team to help deliver engaging curricular and extra‑curricular activities for Key Stages 3‑5.

Contract Details

• Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
• Position: Performing Arts Technician
• Contract type: Term time only for 5 INSET/Additional Days
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Permanent
• Salary: £15,693.24 to £16,427.57 per (incl. fringe allowance)
• Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible for events/productions)
• Part time: 25 hours per week (Monday‑Friday, with flexibility for events/productions)>

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in technical theatre, performing arts or events production
• Skills in lighting, sound, AV, stage management or backstage work (training can be provided)
• Ability to support teachers and students across Performing Arts subjects
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year (can be provided)

Eligibility Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willingness to process a new application
• Two professional child‑related references covering the last 2 years

Application

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.