Trust Performing Arts Technician

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust Ltd; Slat (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a Performing Arts Technician to support high-quality technical provision across Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy.

The role involves working across four secondary schools, with responsibility for lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment, and occasional evenings to support performances, concerts and events. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of sound, lighting, staging and audiovisual technology.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regularly between the four Trust schools and sites.
• Flexibility to work evenings for productions, events and open evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions, concerts, assemblies, examinations and events across the Trust.
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment.
• Support planning and delivery of rehearsals, productions and performances.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support Music, Drama and Performing Arts activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during lessons and performances.
• Train students in safe use of technical theatre equipment and backstage operations.
• Maintain equipment and inventories; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Assist with administration for trips and visits and equipment logistics.

Skills

Practical

Organised

Communication

Problem solving

Technical theatre

Driving licence

Flexibility

Tools

Sound equipment

Lighting systems

PA systems

Job description

GLEA Grade 4
£23,025 – £24,618
(depending on qualifications and experience)
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
February 2027

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Performing Arts Technician to support the delivery of outstanding performing arts experiences across the four schools within the Trust- Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Cowley Academy and Giles Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with technical expertise in music and/or theatre and a passion for supporting young people in developing their creative talents.

Working across the Trust, you will play a key role in supporting drama productions, musical performances, concerts, and other school events, ensuring high-quality technical provision in lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment.

The successful candidate will be based at either Bourne Academy or Spalding Academy but will be required to travel regularly between all Trust schools, including Cowley Academy and Giles Academy, becoming an integral part of each school’s performing arts provision.
(Travel costs will be provided for distances beyond the normal commute to a base school).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Be practical, proactive and highly organised;
• Enjoy working with young people and building positive relationships with staff and students;
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills;
• Have experience of sound, lighting, staging and audiovisual technology;
• Be able to work independently across multiple school sites;
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle;
• Be flexible in working arrangements, including evenings to support productions, concerts, open evenings and other Trust events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances, productions, concerts, assemblies, examinations and special events across the Trust;
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment;
• Support the planning and delivery of rehearsals, productions and performances;
• Work alongside teaching staff to support Music, Drama and Performing Arts activities;
• Provide technical support and guidance to students during lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Train students in the safe use of technical theatre equipment and backstage operations;
• Maintain performance spaces and technical equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements;
• Support the installation, maintenance, procurement and safe storage of technical equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventories and maintenance records;
• Provide administration for trips and visits;
• Prepare and maintain musical instruments, amplifiers and music technology equipment for lessons, rehearsals and performances;
• Set up microphones, PA systems and mixing desks, including sound checks and live mixing;
• Support audio and video recording for assessments and performances, including basic editing and organising recorded evidence;
• Support staff and students in using music technology and recording software.

In return, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work across four successful secondary schools with thriving Performing Arts programmes;
• A collaborative and supportive Trust environment;
• Access to professional development and training opportunities;
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A varied, rewarding and creative role where no two days are the same.

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 9th November 2026. Interviews will follow shortly thereafter.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.