School Av Technician - Elite Secondary School In Gloucestershire

Marchant Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a skilled AV Technician for a friendly co-educational primary school in Gloucestershire. You will provide day-to-day technical support for audio-visual equipment used across classrooms, assemblies and events, ensuring systems are reliable, accessible and ready to use.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment, maintaining projectors, interactive displays, speakers and microphones, troubleshooting faults, and liaising with suppliers for repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing AV support, preferably in education or events.
• Ability to diagnose problems and provide quick, practical solutions.
• Comfortable working with a range of audio, visual and presentation equipment.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for AV equipment across the school.
• Set up and operate audio, visual and presentation equipment for assemblies and events.
• Maintain projectors, interactive displays, screens, speakers and microphones.
• Troubleshoot faults and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Liaise with external suppliers for repairs or specialist support.
• Assist with developing and improving the school's AV facilities.

Skills

Technical support

AV troubleshooting

Classroom tech

Organizational skills

Tools

Projectors

Interactive displays

Audio equipment

Cameras

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Start Date: October 2026

About the School

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and reliable AV Technician to join our friendly co-educational primary school in Gloucestershire.

Technology plays an increasingly important role in supporting teaching, learning and communication across our school. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our audio-visual equipment and systems are reliable, accessible and ready to use, providing practical technical support to staff and pupils.

The Role

As AV Technician, you will provide day-to-day technical support across the school, helping staff to make effective use of audio-visual technology in classrooms, assemblies, performances, meetings and school events.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing day-to-day technical support for AV equipment throughout the school.

Setting up and operating audio, visual and presentation equipment for assemblies, performances, meetings and events.

Maintaining projectors, interactive displays, screens, speakers, microphones, cameras and related equipment.

Troubleshooting technical faults and resolving issues quickly and effectively.

Supporting staff with the use of AV equipment and providing guidance where required.

Preparing equipment and technical facilities for school productions, concerts and special events.

Managing and maintaining an accurate inventory of AV equipment and accessories.

Carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.

Liaising with external suppliers and contractors when specialist repairs or support are required.

Assisting with the development and improvement of the school's AV facilities.

Ensuring equipment is stored securely and used appropriately.

Supporting the wider school team with technology-related tasks where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Technically confident, practical and solutions-focused.

Comfortable working with a range of audio, visual and presentation equipment.

Able to diagnose problems and find effective solutions under pressure.

Organised and able to manage competing priorities.

Patient and approachable when supporting colleagues who have varying levels of technical confidence.

Able to work independently while also contributing positively to the wider school team.

Flexible and willing to support occasional events outside normal school hours.

Interested in new technology and keen to keep their technical knowledge up to date.

Previous experience in an AV, technical support, education, events or similar environment would be advantageous.

What We Offer

A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community.

A varied role with the opportunity to work across teaching, learning and school events.

The opportunity to develop and improve the school's AV provision.

Supportive colleagues and a collaborative working environment.