Performing Arts Technician Needed For A Thriving Secondary School In Brighton

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Performing Arts Technician for a thriving secondary school in Brighton, East Sussex to support drama and performing arts. You will prepare spaces, set up lighting and sound, and assist staff and pupils with technical needs.

Experience in a school setting and familiarity with theatre tech is essential; an enhanced DBS is required. Salary is dependent on experience and the start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Performing Arts Technician within a school or college is essential.
• Experience with school productions, theatre technology, sound or lighting would be highly beneficial.
• An enhanced DBS will be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare performance spaces for lessons and productions.
• Set up lighting and sound equipment.
• Support rehearsals and live performances.
• Operate technical equipment when required.
• Maintain microphones, speakers, lighting and other equipment.
• Assist staff and pupils with technical requirements.
• Set up staging and scenery.
• Check equipment before performances.
• Reporting faults and arranging repairs where required.
• Maintaining organised technical storage areas.
• Supporting school productions and events.
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures.

Skills

Lighting & sound setup

Equipment maintenance

Health and safety

Job description

Job Title: Performing Arts Technician
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A thriving secondary school in Brighton is looking for a Performing Arts Technician to support its drama and performing arts provision.

The school regularly hosts productions, performances, rehearsals and practical lessons, and the successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to ensure technical equipment and performance spaces are ready for use.

The Role

Duties will include:

• Preparing performance spaces for lessons and productions.
• Setting up lighting and sound equipment.
• Supporting rehearsals and live performances.
• Operating technical equipment when required.
• Maintaining microphones, speakers, lighting and other equipment.
• Assisting staff and pupils with technical requirements.
• Setting up staging and scenery.
• Checking equipment before performances.
• Reporting faults and arranging repairs where required.
• Maintaining organised technical storage areas.
• Supporting school productions and events.
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Performing Arts Technician within a school or college is essential.

Experience with school productions, theatre technology, sound or lighting would be highly beneficial.

An enhanced DBS will be required.