Performing Arts Technician – Southampton Secondary School

Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form, strong Arts focus). Location: Southampton (South East, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This thriving secondary school requires a skilled and enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to support its Drama and Music curriculum and active production schedule. The role involves managing the technical aspects of the school's performance spaces and providing essential support to creative staff and students. Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope Technical Lead: Setting up, operating, and maintaining all theatrical lighting, sound systems, and staging for curriculum work and extracurricular productions. Equipment Specialist: Ensuring the inventory of musical instruments and technical equipment is safe, functional, and organized. Creative Support: Assisting teaching staff and students in using technical equipment safely and effectively during lessons and rehearsals. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Proven technical skills in sound/lighting operation and maintenance, and experience in a performance venue or educational setting. Salary: Competitive salary paid on the local government support staff scale (expected to be £26,000 - £31,000 per annum). Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a collaborative Creative Arts environment.