Job description
Performing Arts technician – Manchester – ASAP start
Prospero Teaching are currently working with a secondary school in Manchester to join them as soon as possible on a full time temp to perm basis. This will mean that you will initially be on supply and then the role will become permanent.
The requirements for the role are:
To work as part of a team of teachers and support staff involved in the delivery of Drama and Music learning across the school.
Working in coordination with the Community Arts Officer & Theatre Manager to maintain the theatre, music spaces & drama studio environment, equipment, control room and storage areas.
To maintain and operate lighting, sound and other equipment
Provide full technical support for other departments.
Under the direction of the faculty leader, you may be asked to work as a learning assistant for students
Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends at times
To support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
To use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils in the relevant discipline.
To support by providing verbal feedback in conjunction with teaching staff to pupils in relation to progress and achievement where appropriate.
To maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment within the specific curriculum or resource area.
To ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment, resources and materials as directed by the teacher or relevant line manager.
To maintain records, information and data, including supporting the recording of performances as directed by line manager/teaching staff
To monitor and manage stock, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required.
To carry out maintenance of specialist equipment and checks in line with quality and safety standards.
To undertake specialist repairs or modifications in accordance with the required level for the post and arrange for other repairs or modifications to be carried out by others.
To demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials.
To undertake structured and agreed learning activities within the relevant discipline, such as demonstrations under the agreed system of supervision where appropriate.
Assist with extra-curricular clubs and the annual academy production.
Assist in preparing and organising performance spaces for events
To maintain audio, visual, lighting and other relevant equipment for academy events and external lettings.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils you are responsible for or come into contact with Health & Safety checks on rooms, furniture, equipment and storage
Record and report Health & Safety issues
Position: Performing Arts Technician
Start date: ASAP
Contract type Temp to Perm
Rate of pay £21,983 – £23,430
Hours 35 hours
To be eligible for any job with Prospero Teaching, you must
Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
Provide two professional references.