AV Technician
Location: Hounslow West London
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate
Wayman Education is seeking a technically adept and proactive AV Technician for an immediate start at a vibrant secondary school in Hounslow. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into the modern classroom this role is essential in ensuring that audio-visual systems are reliable high-performing and ready to support creative teaching and learning.
You will be the schools resident expert on all things audio-visual. From managing high-profile school productions and assemblies to maintaining the interactive displays in every classroom your technical support will be the backbone of the schools daily digital operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Support: Set up and operate sound desks lighting rigs and projection systems for school plays concerts assemblies and parent evenings.
Hardware Maintenance: Perform routine checks and repairs on interactive whiteboards projectors large-format displays and PA systems.
Video Production: Assist with filming school events and basic video editing for the schools digital displays and social media channels.
Equipment Management: Maintain an inventory of portable AV equipment (cameras microphones speakers) and manage the lending system for staff.
Troubleshooting: Provide rapid-response technical support to teachers during lessons to resolve any connectivity or hardware failures.
This Hounslow-based school is proud of its performing arts heritage and has invested in professional-grade AV equipment in its main hall and drama studios. You will join a forward-thinking technical team that values innovation and provides the resources needed to keep the school at the cutting edge of educational technology.
Why join this team
Creative Environment: Work in a school that prioritizes the arts giving you the chance to work on large-scale theatrical productions.
Immediate Start: Jump into the thick of the school year and make an immediate impact on upcoming school performances.
Excellent Connectivity: Well-located for residents of West London with easy access via the M4 A4 and local rail links.
Technical Growth: Opportunities to lead on new AV installations and integrate the latest wireless streaming technologies into the classroom.
Proven experience in an AV support role preferably within education events or the corporate sector.
Strong technical knowledge of sound reinforcement stage lighting (DMX) and digital projection.
Proficiency in basic video editing software (e.g. Premiere Pro Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve).
Familiarity with streaming platforms and integrating AV with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
A relevant technical qualification in Media Live Events or Music Technology is highly desirable.
An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one immediately).
Wayman Education has over 20 years of experience in school recruitment. We specialize in finding technical specialists the right roles in schools where their unique skills in audio visual and media technology can truly shine.
As this position is for an immediate start we are looking to interview qualified candidates as soon as possible.
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