Stage & AV Technician – School Performing Arts

Marchant Recruitment; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Creative and technically capable Performing Arts Technician for a well-established secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex. The role involves supporting sound, lighting and audiovisual equipment for lessons, rehearsals and productions, working behind the scenes to enable pupils to perform confidently.

You will collaborate with drama, music and performing arts staff, maintain equipment, ensure safety and assist with spaces, props and stage setups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical theatre or performing arts.
• Experience in school or educational settings preferred.
• Practical understanding of sound, lighting and AV equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good troubleshooting and proactive maintenance mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Flexible to support rehearsals, performances and events.
• Awareness of electrical safety and safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up sound, lighting and audiovisual equipment for lessons, rehearsals and performances.
• Supporting the technical operation of productions, assemblies and events.
• Setting up performance spaces, stages and rehearsal rooms according to departmental requirements.
• Maintaining, checking and safely storing technical equipment.
• Assisting with stage layouts, props, scenery and production materials.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults or maintenance requirements.
• Supporting teachers with technical preparation of practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Ensuring cables, electrical equipment and stage areas are arranged safely.
• Maintaining organised storage spaces and keeping an accurate record of equipment.
• Supporting rehearsals and performances in line with schedules.
• Assisting with preparation and dismantling of performance areas after events.
• Following health and safety procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Technical theatre experience

Performing arts

Live events support

Audiovisual equipment

Sound systems

Stage lighting

Organisational skills

Troubleshooting

Collaborative working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Technical theatre qualifications

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Creative and technically capable Performing Arts Technician for a well-established secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex. The role involves supporting sound, lighting and audiovisual equipment for lessons, rehearsals and productions, working behind the scenes to enable pupils to perform confidently.

You will collaborate with drama, music and performing arts staff, maintain equipment, ensure safety and assist with spaces, props and stage setups.