Performing Arts Technician

Insignis Academy Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Academy Trust is seeking a Performing Arts Technician for Princes Risborough School. You will set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound and staging for productions and daily curriculum, providing essential support for drama, music and dance classes.

The role involves travel between sites within the trust and a commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and verification of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound and staging equipment for productions and curriculum.
• Provide essential technical support for drama, music and dance classes.

Job description

As our Performing Arts Technician, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of all technical aspects of our school productions, performances, and daily curriculum. This is a hands‑on position where you will assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of lighting, sound, and staging equipment. You will also provide essential technical support for our drama, music, and dance classes.

This role is based at Princes Risborough School however there is travel required between sites.

We can offer you

Our school motto is "Aspire and Achieve" and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

We are located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and offer a rich, positive and supportive learning environment with outstanding continuing professional development and career opportunities.

Are you passionate about theatre, music, and dance? Do you have a knack for turning technical ideas into reality?

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous 'safer recruitment' practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.