Performing Arts Technician

senploy; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency is seeking a dedicated Performing Arts Technician to join a secondary school in Rickmansworth. This part-time role involves providing technical support for drama, music, and dance activities, while collaborating closely with the Performing Arts team. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in technical theatre and must hold current safeguarding training. Salaries range from £15,693 to £16,427 per annum, pro-rata for 25 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in technical theatre and performing arts.
• Ability to support teachers and students across Performing Arts subjects.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for lessons and school events.
• Assist with lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Work closely with the Performing Arts team.

Skills

Lighting skills

Sound skills

AV skills

Stage management skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Performing Arts Technician to join a successful secondary school in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. This is an exciting opportunity to support a thriving Performing Arts department and contribute to high-quality Drama, Music and Dance education across the school.

The role will involve providing technical support for lessons, rehearsals, productions and school events, assisting with lighting, sound, stage management and general preparation of performance spaces. You will work closely with the Performing Arts team to help deliver engaging curricular and extra-curricular activities for Key Stages 35.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
• Position: Performing Arts Technician
• Type of work: Technical support for Drama, Music, Dance & school productions
• Contract or position start date: ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration: Permanent
• Contract type: Term time only + 5 INSET/Additional Days
• Full time/part time: Part time (25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with flexibility for events/productions)
• Actual pro-rata salary: GBP15,693.24 to GBP16,427.57 per annum (incl. fringe allowance)
• Hours: 25 hours per week (with additional flexible hours for school events)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or strong interest in technical theatre, performing arts or events production
• Skills in lighting, sound, AV, stage management or backstage work (training can be provided)
• Ability to support teachers and students across Performing Arts subjects
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.