Performing Arts Technician – Independent School – Richmond upon Thames

Performing Arts Technician Independent School Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (Independent School Banding)

School Information

This prestigious Independent 1118 day school in Richmond upon Thames is renowned for its outstanding Creative Arts provision high academic performance and exceptional pastoral care. The school boasts award-winning drama theatre and music departments with state-of-the-art performance facilities including a fully equipped theatre lighting rigs recording studios practice suites and multimedia classrooms.

The school has a vibrant cultural atmosphere and runs an extensive programme of productions concerts showcases and LAMDA pathways. Pupils are enthusiastic confident and highly engaged in extracurricular arts opportunities. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team exceptional resources and ample professional development opportunities.

Role Information

The school is seeking a skilled professional and creative Performing Arts Technician to support the Drama Music and Theatre departments. This is a hands-on varied and highly collaborative technical role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support for school productions concerts rehearsals and events

• Operating and maintaining sound equipment lighting rigs AV systems and stage technologies

• Managing stage setup scenery props costume storage and backstage logistics

• Supporting pupils during rehearsals and technical workshops

• Ensuring all equipment is safely stored maintained and serviced

• Installing testing and operating sound/lighting systems for curriculum and performances

• Assisting with digital media content recording video editing and promotional materials

• Coordinating with external theatre companies visiting performers and contractors

• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards in performance spaces

• Supporting the Performing Arts teaching team with lesson resources equipment and displays

• Keeping accurate usage logs and reporting maintenance needs to the Estates/Facilities Team

The role requires flexibility during production weeks including occasional evenings.

Requirements

• Technical theatre sound engineering or performing arts production experience

• Strong understanding of lighting (LED & traditional) sound desks and theatre tech

• Ability to rig lights set up AV operate sound systems and troubleshoot equipment

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands

• Creative eye for staging design and technical presentation

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Ability to support young performers in a professional encouraging manner

• Health & Safety awareness within performance spaces

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.