Performing Arts Technician – Dynamic Secondary School – Sheffield Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience School Information This is a forward-thinking 11–18 secondary school in Sheffield, rated Good by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to providing students with a broad and enriching educational experience. The school is known for its supportive culture, strong leadership and focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Serving a diverse community, the school prides itself on maintaining high expectations while ensuring that every student feels valued and supported. Students are respectful, motivated and eager to engage in learning, creating a positive and purposeful environment across the school. The school places significant emphasis on the arts and creative expression, recognising the importance of performing arts in developing confidence, teamwork and communication skills. As a result, the Performing Arts department plays a key role in the school community, delivering an exciting programme of productions, performances and extracurricular activities throughout the year. The Role The school is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to support the Drama, Dance and Music departments. This role will involve managing technical equipment, supporting rehearsals and performances, and ensuring that facilities are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting practical lessons, school productions and extracurricular performances. The Performing Arts Technician will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that all technical aspects of productions and lessons run smoothly. This includes preparing equipment, supporting sound and lighting during performances and ensuring that rehearsal spaces are properly organised. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with technical theatre experience who is passionate about supporting creative education and helping students develop their talents in the performing arts. Responsibilities • Support the technical delivery of school productions, performances and events • Set up and operate lighting, sound and staging equipment for performances • Assist teaching staff during practical performing arts lessons • Prepare rehearsal spaces and technical equipment for lessons and productions • Maintain and organise performing arts equipment and resources • Ensure safe use and storage of technical equipment • Support students using technical equipment during rehearsals and productions • Assist with stage management during school productions • Maintain inventories of equipment and coordinate repairs where required • Support extracurricular performing arts activities and events School Environment The Performing Arts department is a vibrant and creative space where students are encouraged to explore performance, develop confidence and work collaboratively. Students are enthusiastic participants in productions and performances, and the department has developed a strong reputation within the school community for producing high-quality performances. Staff within the department are passionate about creative education and work closely together to ensure students receive excellent opportunities to develop their skills. The school values creativity and recognises the important role that performing arts play in supporting students’ personal development. Professional Development The school is committed to supporting the development of all staff. Support staff are encouraged to build their skills through collaboration, training opportunities and professional learning. Staff benefit from working in a supportive environment where expertise is shared and contributions are valued. The school encourages staff to contribute ideas and initiatives that enhance the creative opportunities available to students. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge and a passion for supporting performing arts education. Requirements include: • Experience working with theatre lighting and sound equipment • Strong organisational and technical skills • Ability to support practical lessons and school productions • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Ability to work flexibly during rehearsals and performances • Commitment to maintaining safe and organised technical spaces • Enthusiasm for supporting creative education Why Join This School? • Supportive leadership and collaborative working culture • Excellent performing arts facilities and resources • Opportunities to support exciting school productions and performances • Positive working environment focused on student success • Commitment to staff development and wellbeing This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic technician to contribute to a school that values creativity, teamwork and high-quality performing arts education. Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible .