Trust Performing Arts Technician

The Laurus Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Cheadle Hulme is looking for a Trust Performing Arts Technician. This full-time position involves providing technical support for drama and music activities, including set design and stage construction. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background, with knowledge in stage lighting and sound as well as video editing skills. The role offers a chance to impact students' lives positively and supports work-life balance with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Access to further professional learning

Flexible arrangements such as part-time roles

Responsibilities

• Provide set design support for shows and performances.
• Deliver technical production services for drama and music activities.
• Create and edit video content for promotional purposes.

Skills

Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A‑C) or equivalent

Knowledge of stage lighting and sound

Knowledge of video recording and editing

Knowledge of music technology and audio‑visual equipment

Education

Minimum 2 A‑levels or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Trust Performing Arts Technician to join our team at the Laurus Trust on a full‑time basis (37 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, whether you are considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with young people. As a Trust Performing Arts Technician, you will be responsible for providing set design and stage construction support for shows, workshops, exams, performances and promotional events across the Trust. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be, we would love to hear from you.

Job purpose: deliver high quality support and technical production services for drama, music and other performance activities across Laurus Trust schools, including creating and editing video content to promote key messages and assist digital learning.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A‑C) or equivalent and minimum 2 A‑levels or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of stage lighting and sound, video recording and editing, music technology and audio‑visual equipment.

To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part‑time roles, term‑time working, job‑sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CVs will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.