Performing Arts Technician

Ranelagh School; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranelagh School is seeking a hands-on technician to maintain and manage equipment across departments and support whole-school events including concerts, productions and assemblies.

You will assist operating and rigging sound and lighting equipment, source stage equipment, scenery and costume, and manage related budget tasks while coordinating with external companies and staff.

Qualifications

• High level practical skills, creative problem solving and excellent organisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage equipment in both departments.
• Assist operating and rigging technical sound and lighting equipment for whole school events (including concerts, productions and assemblies).
• Source stage equipment, scenery and technical equipment as required, while working within and managing a budget.
• Work with external companies, staff and other departments when required.

Job description

Ranelagh is an 11-18 co-educational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas.

The role will include maintaining and managing equipment in both departments, assisting operating and rigging technical sound and lighting equipment for whole school events (including concerts, productions and assemblies). Duties would involve sourcing stage equipment, scenery, costume and technical equipment as required, whilst working within and managing a budget. The successful candidate will work with external companies, staff and other departments when required. This is a varied role requiring high level practical skills, creative problem solving and excellent organisation and time management.

Ranelagh School has a clear focus on excellence, with the students at the heart of everything we do. It is expected that anyone joining the team will be able to fully support the unique ethos of the school.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.