School AV Technician - Theatre & Events

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Professional development opportunities

Fee discount for GDST schools

Job summary

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking an experienced part-time AV Technician. You will ensure smooth operation of AV systems to support teaching and learning in the theatre, and provide technical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across events.

The role requires knowledge of audio mixing, lighting, and video equipment, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite and multiple DAWs. Prior education sector experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audio mixing desks and theatre AV equipment.
• Experience with lighting desks and stage lighting.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Experience recording and editing audio, video, and images.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of audio-visual systems to support teaching and learning in the theatre.
• Provide technical and practical AV support to pupils, staff and external hirers.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support theatre productions and events.

Skills

Audio mixing

AV equipment cabling

Stage lighting

Adobe Creative Suite

DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity)

Troubleshooting technical issues

Recording/editing audio/video/images

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity)

Job description

Northampton High School - GDST is seeking an experienced part-time AV Technician. You will ensure smooth operation of AV systems to support teaching and learning in the theatre, and provide technical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across events.

The role requires knowledge of audio mixing, lighting, and video equipment, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite and multiple DAWs. Prior education sector experience is advantageous.