Performing Arts Technician

Nower Hill High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A high achieving multicultural school in the UK is seeking a Performing Arts Technician. The successful candidate will support the Drama Department by assisting with scheduling, supervising rehearsals, and managing stock control to enhance the student experience. This role is essential in providing a conducive environment for all performing arts activities. The position is term time only, 12 hours per week, and offers a fixed-term contract until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students including SEND and disadvantaged groups.
• Experience in performing arts environments.
• Skill in supervising rehearsals and events.

Responsibilities

• Support Drama Department and Arts Faculty.
• Assist with scheduling and supervision of rehearsals.
• Lead on stock control and processing orders.

Skills

Drama support

Stock control

Scheduling

Team support

Job description

12 hours per week term time only. Scale H2, £28,617, which is £8,158.71 pa pro rata.

Required for an immediate start for a fixed term until 31st August 2026.

We are looking for a Performing Arts Technician to provide support to the Drama Department and the Arts Faculty. This is a key role, with the successful candidate taking a lead in supporting all students including our SEND, disadvantaged and harder to reach students. The Performing Arts Technician will assist with the scheduling and supervision of rehearsals for all extra‑curricular events and Drama GCSE and A‑Level examination groups. The Performing Arts Technician will also lead on stock control, processing orders, creating a conducive Performing Arts atmosphere and supporting Drama teachers behind the scenes and in the classroom to improve students' experience and attainment.

Nower Hill is a high achieving co‑educational, multicultural school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated 'outstanding'. We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.

Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role, with your completed application form.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 20th November 2025

For all vacancies, please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.

Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check. As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our very diverse school community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.