Job description
🎠Performing Arts Media Technician – Term Time Only 🎬
Recruiter: Prospero Teaching
Location: Taunton
Prospero Teaching is recruiting on behalf of a vibrant secondary school in Somerset for a Performing Arts Media Technician to support the delivery of high-quality performing arts and media education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled and creative individual to work in a dynamic school environment.
Position Details:
1. Role: Performing Arts Media Technician
2. Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm Occasional evening/weekend work for productions and rehearsals
3. Working Weeks: Term time only (38 weeks + 5 additional days)
4. Pay: £ per hour (PAYE) £ (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities:
5. Provide hands-on technical support for lessons, rehearsals, and school performances.
6. Operate and maintain lighting rigs, sound systems, AV equipment, and editing software.
7. Support students and staff in film, music, and media production.
8. Manage the digital studio, editing suite, and school theatre.
9. Record and edit performance footage for assessments and GCSE moderation.
10. Ensure health and safety compliance across all technical operations.
11. Collaborate with external agencies and internal departments for events and productions.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
12. Experience in technical support within education, theatre, or media technology.
13. Strong knowledge of lighting, sound, AV systems, and digital editing tools.
14. Proficiency in Apple Mac/PC, GarageBand, photography, and theatre design software.
15. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, student-focused approach.
16. A passion for performing arts and a commitment to supporting creative learning.
17. Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service (Or willing to apply for one)
Qualifications:
18. GCSEs in Maths & English (A*-C) or equivalent.
19. NVQ Level 4 or relevant technical/media qualification.
20. A degree in a related field is advantageous.
Interested?
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