Trust Performing Arts Technician

The Laurus Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic Trust Performing Arts Technician on a casual basis to support the creative and technical aspects of our Performing Arts provision across the Trust. You will assist with lighting, AV, and curriculum delivery while helping with set design and stage construction.

Key duties include set design and construction for shows and events, technical support during performances and assemblies, and supporting Performing Arts departments across Laurus Trust

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of stage lighting, sound, video recording/editing, music technology and AV equipment.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality support and technical production services for drama, music and other performance activities across Laurus Trust schools.
• Set Design & Stage Construction: assisting with design and build of sets for shows, workshops, exams, performances and events.
• Technical Support: providing lighting, AV and technical assistance for events, assemblies and performances.

Skills

Stage lighting

Sound

Video recording/editing

Music technology

AV equipment

Education

GCSE maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

Minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Trust Performing Art Technician to join our team at the Laurus Trust on a casual basis.

As a Trust Performing Arts Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the creative and technical aspects of our Performing Arts provision across the Trust. Your responsibilities will include:

• Set Design & Stage Construction: Assisting with the design and build of sets for shows, workshops, exams, performances, and promotional events.
• Technical Support: Providing lighting, AV, and technical assistance for events, assemblies, and performances.
• Curriculum Support: Supporting the delivery of courses and performances within the Performing Arts Departments across Laurus Trust schools

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 then we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below

• To deliver high quality support and technical production services for drama, music and other performance activities across Laurus Trust schools

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, sound, video recording/editing, music technology, and AV equipment.
• A full clean driving licence is essential for this role.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, 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.

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.