Visual & Performing Arts Technician

Long Road Sixth Form College; Sawston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Sixth Form College located in Cambridge seeks a technical service candidate for its Visual and Performing Arts department. The role involves maintaining equipment and supporting Music, Drama, and Musical Theatre courses. Candidates should have experience with sound and lighting equipment, as well as strong team working and communication skills. This position starts in November 2025, with a closing date for applications on 13th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with sound, lighting, recording, and editing equipment required.
• Good team working skills essential.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to staff and students in Visual and Performing Arts.
• Maintain equipment.
• Support Music, Drama, and Musical Theatre courses and projects.

Skills

Sound and lighting equipment experience

Team working

Communication skills

Job description

Long Road is a thriving, successful post-16 Sixth Form College with 2,600 students on roll across a variety of studies. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, the college is set next to the Biomedical Campus in its own attractive grounds in the beautiful and expanding city of Cambridge.

Long Road was judged by OFSTED to be Good or Outstanding in all five categories at its most recent inspection in February 2025.

To start November 2025

We are seeking a candidate to provide a technical service to staff and students in the Visual and Performing Arts department, as well as taking responsibility for maintaining equipment and supporting Music, Drama and Musical Theatre courses and projects.

Previous experience of working with sound, lighting, recording and editing equipment is necessary, as are good team working and communication skills.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Midday on 13th October 2025.
• Interview date: 21st October 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.