Performing Arts Technician

Windsor Forest Colleges; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Work Life Balance policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits & counselling

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Performing Arts Technician for Strode's College campus. The 16-hour week, typically Mon–Fri 8am–4pm with some evenings, is permanent and term-time only. Pay ranges from G17 £9,248.13 to G19 £10,290.11, pro-rata for 16 hours.

The role supports performing arts activities, manages props, lighting and sound, and sets up music equipment for concerts and performances. DBS checks and safeguarding apply.

Qualifications

• Proven practical skills; well-organised and creative.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Good communication and time management with students.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical requirements for in-class and evening assessments and performances (sound, lighting, video recording).
• Organise, store and share video footage from rehearsals, assessments and performances.
• Deliver workshop sessions with DAW and DMX software understanding.

Skills

Practical skills

Organised

Creative

Team player

Communication

Logic Pro

Lighting

Sound equipment

Video recording

Tools

DAW software

DMX software

Video recording gear

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Performing Arts Technician to work 16 hours per week in the Performing Arts Department at our Strode's College campus on a permanent, term-time only basis. Please note that the 16-hour work pattern is flexible, typically between Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with some evenings required; to be discussed at the interview.The role pays from G17 £9,248.13 up to G19 £10,290.11 (full-time equivalent being G17 £25,748 up to G19 £28,649), which will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Technician - Performing Arts

We require a candidate with proven practical skills, someone who is well-organised, creative, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team. You should have an approachable manner and a genuine enthusiasm for Performing Arts and Live Shows. The Performing Arts Technician plays a critical role in supporting the department by assisting with workshop demonstrations and providing practical support for staff and students throughout the day.You will oversee the props cupboard and camera usage, maintaining meticulous records of loans and returns. You will ensure that all assessment materials are recorded in the correct format and stored for external examiner use across the department. Additionally, you will set up music equipment for concerts and performances, requiring a solid understanding of how to fix musical equipment and proficiency in using Logic Pro. You'll also be responsible for lighting dance and acting shows in our studio and creating soundscapes for these performances, adapting your skills for other professional venues as needed.Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to relate well to students. Being highly organised and flexible with varying mediums and staff members is vital.Our college offers A-Level courses in Music Technology, A-Level Dance, Level 3 BTEC in Performing Arts Practice (Acting), Level 3 BTEC in Music Performance, and the Arts Award. Your responsibilities will include managing technical requirements for in-class and evening assessments and performances (sound, lighting, video recording), the organisation, storage, and sharing of video footage from rehearsals, assessments, and performances, and delivering workshop sessions with a comprehensive understanding of DAW and DMX software.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each yearFor further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 20th November 2026.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.