Performing Arts Technician – Creative Secondary School – Birmingham

Performing Arts Technician Creative Secondary School Birmingham

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (support staff scale depending on experience)

School Information

This role is based in a well-established 1118 Outstanding secondary school located in Birmingham. The school has developed an excellent reputation for both academic success and a thriving creative arts programme. Students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and creative expression.

The school community is diverse and inclusive reflecting the vibrant nature of the surrounding area. Students demonstrate positive attitudes toward learning and participate actively in the many opportunities available across academic and enrichment activities. Staff maintain high expectations while providing a supportive environment where students feel confident to develop their talents.

Creative arts play a significant role in the life of the school. The performing arts department is particularly strong and offers students opportunities to participate in productions performances concerts and collaborative creative projects throughout the academic year. These experiences allow students to build confidence teamwork and technical skills.

Facilities within the department are modern and well resourced. The school has a dedicated theatre space rehearsal studios sound and lighting systems and specialist equipment used for performances and productions. These facilities allow students to experience professional-style stage production and technical theatre.

Staff work collaboratively within the performing arts department to create exciting opportunities for students to develop performance skills and technical understanding. Productions often involve large numbers of students and require careful organisation and technical preparation.

Support staff are highly valued within the school community and play an important role in ensuring that creative departments operate smoothly. The Performing Arts Technician will become an essential member of the department supporting both staff and students during lessons rehearsals and performances.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to support the delivery of drama theatre and performing arts activities across the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining technical theatre equipment supporting practical lessons and assisting with the preparation of performances and productions.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in theatre production stage management or technical theatre who enjoys working in a creative environment and supporting young people.

The Performing Arts Technician will ensure that equipment is prepared organised and maintained so that staff and students can focus on creative work and performance development.

The role will involve working closely with teaching staff students and other technical support colleagues to ensure that performances and lessons run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare performance spaces and rehearsal studios for lessons and productions
Maintain stage lighting sound systems and theatre equipment
Support teachers during practical drama and performing arts lessons
Assist students with technical aspects of stage production
Operate lighting and sound equipment during rehearsals and performances
Organise and maintain inventories of technical theatre equipment
Ensure equipment is stored safely and remains in good working condition
Assist with set construction stage preparation and prop organisation
Support school productions concerts and performance events
Help coordinate technical rehearsals and stage setups
Provide technical assistance during performances and events
Maintain theatre spaces so that they remain organised and ready for use

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a candidate who has both technical knowledge and enthusiasm for supporting creative arts education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working with theatre lighting and sound systems
Knowledge of stage production processes and technical theatre
Strong organisational skills when managing equipment and rehearsal spaces
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
Confidence working collaboratively with teachers and students
Interest in theatre production drama or live performance
Ability to manage multiple tasks during busy production periods
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail when preparing equipment and performance spaces
A positive and proactive approach to supporting creative activities

Experience working in theatre production stage management technical theatre or performing arts environments would be advantageous.

Experience within a school setting is helpful but not essential for candidates who have relevant technical theatre experience.

Why Join This School

The school offers a vibrant creative environment where performing arts are valued and supported by strong facilities and enthusiastic staff.

Benefits include:

Modern theatre and rehearsal facilities
Opportunities to work on large school productions and performances
Supportive and collaborative performing arts department
Professional development opportunities
Positive and respectful student culture
A welcoming and inclusive working environment

The Performing Arts Technician will play an important role in supporting the creative success of the department and ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in theatre production and performance.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative school environment while supporting students in developing their technical and artistic skills.

Application

If you are passionate about theatre production and would like to support performing arts education in a thriving secondary school we would welcome your application.

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.