Sound Technician

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and

expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Summary of the role: Performing Arts Technical Support Specialist, full time.

Reporting to: Head of Performing Arts

Reporting to: Head of Performing Arts (with close liaison to Music and Drama staff)

Role Type: Full-time, with some evening and weekend commitments.

Department Overview Music and Drama are taught from Key Stage 1 through to GCSE and IB, using specialist

: teaching spaces equipped for recording, sound, lighting and digital effects. Alongside

curriculum learning, the school offers a thriving and diverse extra-curricular programme,

giving students and staff opportunities to explore creative interests beyond normal lesson

time. These projects bring different age groups together, strengthen the sense of

community within the school, and are regularly shared with families and friends.

Each term includes drama studio examination work and a range of extra-curricular

performances that require technical support. In addition to these, the school delivers

informal music concerts, recorded examination submissions and major whole-school

musical events. At times, the Music and Drama departments collaborate on large-scale

productions involving significant numbers of pupils.

From the earliest stages of their performing arts education, students learn to appreciate the

role of sound, lighting and digital design. Understanding how technical skills and equipment

support musicians, actors and live performance is a key element of the curriculum.

Main duties and

responsibilities: A. Music Responsibilities

Record GCSE, IB and exam performances and compositions, managing secure file

storage.

Set up and support classroom music equipment across Primary and Secondary.

Provide full technical support for concerts, including sound balance, lighting,

projection and playback.

Attend and operate technical rehearsals for concerts and productions.

Support extracurricular ensembles (choir, orchestra, bands).

Support informal sharing events and Primary music assemblies.

Monitor equipment condition and submit maintenance/purchase requests.

B. Drama Responsibilities

Design, rig, programme and operate lighting, sound, projection and special effects

for exam pieces and productions.

Stage-manage rehearsals and performances.

Maintain drama studio lighting rigs, sound systems and control software.

Support Drama staff with administration related to productions and exam

preparation.

C. Whole-School Technical Support

Set up audio-visual requirements for assemblies, open days, school functions and

parent events.

Respond to technical requests using agreed communication channels.

Maintain inventories, storage, cabling and equipment logs, arranging repairs where

required.

Act as first-level support in Performing Arts requirements before escalating to

ICT/Facilities.

Ensure safe working environments (risk

assessments, ladder/rigging procedures, tagging and

compliance).

Manage personal time effectively, planning ahead for peak workloads.

Communicate proactively with line managers regarding scheduling and operational

issues.

Attend safeguarding and H&S training and apply policies consistently.

Check and respond to school email daily to remain updated on schedules and

requirements.

Any other duties commensurate with the scope of the role, as reasonably

assigned by the line manager to meet operational, event-based or timetable-

driven priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable: English and Mathematics qualification (GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable: Degree/diploma in technical theatre, audio engineering or live events

Experience

Essential: Live sound and/or lighting operation; supporting rehearsals and public

performances

Desirable: School-based experience; video/projection; stage management

Skills

Confident with IT, projection and presentation software

Competent with sound desks, microphones and playback

Working knowledge of stage lighting, rigging and control systems

Ability to troubleshoot quickly and calmly

Personal Qualities

Reliable, punctual and organised

Able to work independently without supervision

Strong communication and teamwork

Capacity to engage positively with young people

Flexible approach during production periods

Committed to Performing Arts in education

Calm, solution-focused and good-humoured

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