Drama and AV Technician (VN079)

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a Drama and AV technician to join our school, a school of great character, from September 2024.

The post-holder will be based within the drama department and work across the school to provide a high quality, safe and creative experience for our pupils across drama within the school and in addition, will provide high-quality AV support and media creation across the school. Applicants will be a good team member, self-motivated and possess good broad-based technical skills in lighting, AV and sound for live events. Technician support experience within a school, college or university would be advantageous. Professional experience working in the theatre or live event industry is desirable. Ideally applicants will also hold a relevant creative arts qualification up to level HNC/D or equivalent.

Specific qualifications, experience and/or training should be made clear on your application, and all will be advantageous in the application process. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office programs are essential.

This is a permanent, term time position working 37.5 hrs/week over 36 weeks per year (FTE 69%), with some evening and weekend work.

The role will attract an hourly rate of £15.14 p/hour, plus holiday pay as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. 

The closing date for applications is noon 19 July 2024 with interviews taking place on Wednesday 24 July 2024. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the role before the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is found. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Our application form must be completed – CVs alone will not be accepted.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance. 

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service