Performing Arts Technician

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust; Rickford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between sites

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to support four secondary schools—Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy. You will maintain lighting, sound, staging and AV equipment for performances, concerts and events, working with staff and students to deliver creative experiences.

Ideal candidates will be practical, well-organised and able to travel between sites, with a passion for helping young people develop their

Qualifications

• Experience with sound, lighting, staging and AV tech.
• Able to support rehearsals, performances and events.
• Willingness to travel between school sites and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions and events across the Trust.
• Set up and operate lighting, sound, staging and AV equipment.
• Support rehearsals, productions and performances with staff and students.
• Train students in safe use of technical theatre equipment.
• Maintain equipment and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Assist with procurement, storage and maintenance of gear.
• Assist with trips, visits and administration for events.

Skills

Sound, lighting, staging

Audio-visual technology

Event support

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Driving between sites

Tools

PA systems

Mixing desks

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Performing Arts Technician to support the delivery of outstanding performing arts experiences across the four schools within the Trust - Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with technical expertise in music and/or theatre and a passion for supporting young people in developing their creative talents.

Working across the Trust, you will play a key role in supporting drama productions, musical performances, concerts, and other school events, ensuring high-quality technical provision in lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions, concerts, assemblies, examinations and special events across the Trust;
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment;
• Support the planning and delivery of rehearsals, productions and performances;
• Work alongside teaching staff to support Music, Drama and Performing Arts activities;
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Train students in the safe use of technical theatre equipment and backstage operations;
• Maintain performance spaces and technical equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements;
• Support the installation, maintenance, procurement and safe storage of technical equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventories and maintenance records;
• Provide administration for trips and visits;
• Prepare and maintain musical instruments, amplifiers and music technology equipment for lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Set up microphones, PA systems and mixing desks, including sound checks and live mixing;
• Support audio and video recording for assessments and performances, including basic editing and organising recorded evidence
• Support staff and students in using music technology and recording software.

Essential Qualities

• Be practical, proactive and highly organised;
• Enjoy working with young people and building positive relationships with staff and students;
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills;
• Have experience of sound, lighting, staging and audio-visual technology;
• Be able to work independently across multiple school sites;
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle;
• Be flexible in working arrangements, including evenings to support productions, concerts, open evenings and other Trust events.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work across four successful secondary schools with thriving Performing Arts programmes;
• A collaborative and supportive Trust environment;
• Access to professional development and training opportunities;
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A varied, rewarding and creative role where no two days are the same.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.