Performing arts technician

Performing Arts Technician

Start date: ASAP (or negotiable)

Contract: Permanent, term time only + 5 INSET Day

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: H4.6 £ 25,989 FTE (pro‑ratio for term time)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Performing Arts Technician to join our Production Arts team, providing specialist technical support Production Arts, Music and Drama departments
. This is an exciting role for someone passionate about the arts, with opportunities to work closely with staff and students in a creative and vibrant environment.

Superb working conditions – a Performing Arts centre with purpose‑built spaces and high‑quality sound, lighting and staging equipment. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and operating these systems, ensuring the smooth delivery of lights and sound during assemblies, productions and school events.

Hands‑on involvement – carry out all tasks relating to the provision of sound, lighting and staging for school events, assemblies and productions. You’ll support staff and external speakers in the use of microphones, lighting and staging. Plus help deliver exceptional technical standards for events such as Masses, Presentation Evening, music concerts and theatrical performances.

Student support – work with KS4 and KS5 Production Arts students in the classroom, supporting their day‑to‑day use of sound, lighting and staging equipment. Encouraging them to develop their skills and interest in production arts. A great opportunity if you are considering a future in teaching, but equally a fulfilling role for those who want to focus on technical and creative support.

A supportive community – in our November 2024 staff survey, 100% of teachers said they were proud to work here, with support staff equally valued and appreciated. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, professionalism and initiative.

Practical benefits – excellent transport links, free staff parking, staff facilities and a thriving staff association offering both social activities and well‑being support.

The Saint John Henry Newman School is a high‑achieving, oversubscribed Catholic school with a strong sense of community. Ofsted praised our students for their exemplary behaviour, confidence and pride in belonging, describing classrooms and performance spaces as calm, purposeful places where students are eager to learn.

We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, with Progress 8 scores placing us amongst the top schools nationally, and a thriving Sixth Form of over 400 students. Alongside this, our modern facilities and wide‑ranging enrichment programme – from sport to music, drama and production arts – provide an inspirational environment where both students and staff can flourish.

The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.