Performing Arts Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI College in Stourbridge is seeking a part-time Performing Arts Technician to provide technical support for performances and practical assessments. The candidate should possess expertise in sound and lighting technologies and be flexible in their working times to accommodate the college calendar. This is a permanent post offering a competitive salary based on the Sixth Form Colleges Association pay scale.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in computer-based technologies and sound systems.
• Experience in stage lighting, rigging, patching, and operating lighting desks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances and non-examined assessments.
• Ensure all audio-visual requirements for events and meetings are met.

Skills

Technical expertise in sound technologies

Technical expertise in stage lighting

Health and safety awareness

Job description

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a sixth form college and a member of the Heart of Mercia Trust. As A level specialists, we provide a deep and thorough academic curriculum and help our students to develop excellent independent study skills. Just as important is our broader development curriculum, with almost 100 different clubs, groups and activities operating on a weekly basis, and excellent preparation for careers and HE. Our students come from a great variety of social and cultural backgrounds, and we take pride in supporting them to form an active and friendly community.

We require a part-time (0.7 FTE) Performing Arts Technician, starting 27 August 2025.

You will have technical expertise in the use of computer-based technologies, data projectors, microphones, amplification, mixing, wireless and other sound technologies as well as stage lighting, rigging, patching and operation of lighting desks.

You will support groups of students, assisting and advising them as appropriate and will be fully conversant with all aspects of health and safety legislation, for which necessary training is provided.

Working flexibly across a range of functions, the post holder will provide technical support for performances and practical Non-Examined Assessments (NEAs) and will also be responsible for the audio-visual requirements associated with formal events, presentations, meetings and performances.

The College is fully committed to supporting all members of staff through staff development and in-service training.This is a permanent, part-time (0.7 FTE), annualised hours post, subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale 3 - 7 which is £16,664.90 – £17,467.10 per annum based on 0.7 FTE.You will need to have flexibility to adjust working times for performances in accordance to college calendar and the requirements of the performing arts department. There will be set times in the year when you will be required to cover the exams and performances. Details of this will be shared at the start of each academic year.

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college: email [e-mail]; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document). Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 7 July. Interviews will take place Wednesday 9 July. We know that a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recognise that everyone brings unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our college, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.As part of the shortlisting, King Edward VI College (part of Heart of Mercia Trust) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974