Performing Arts Technician

Bede’s is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Performing Arts Technician to join our award-winning Performing Arts Faculty. 

The nature of the Performing Arts is in total alignment with the aims of the school, in celebrating and developing the traits of the individual, so that they achieve in every facet of their educational experience. Our aim is for each pupil to make an outstanding contribution in all aspects of their life. We will do everything we can to make that happen.

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, competent and highly skilled Interim Performing Arts Technician. The appointed candidate will be educated to degree level or hold a higher diploma in a Performing Arts subject from a recognised Performing Arts institute. They will have experience of working in a professional, creative, theatrical environment and will be enthusiastic about working with young people.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are able to offer experience in one or more of the following technical theatre areas: 

• lighting design and rigging
• sound and music design
• set building
• setting and properties design
• stage management

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly ambitious faculty that prides itself on its high production values. Your work will offer you the chance to work on an exciting range of projects. These range from termly examination performances; to whole school productions and musicals at externally hired theatres; to professional scale events such as the school’s annual Cabaret. You will support both internal and external events and embed the faculty’s health and safety practices.  

This is a Permanent position, 40 hours a week, 52 weeks per year, working 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday.*

*The nature of the role means that you will be willing to work flexibly outside normal school hours and regular working patterns, including weekends and evenings.

The salary will be £27,000 per annum.

Bede's is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities and resources and we offer superb opportunities for the personal and professional development of our staff.

Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;

• A Real Living Wage Employer
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities / discounted nationwide gym membership
• Eye care vouchers
• A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School
• A free lunch provided each day & much more!

For further information please see the Job Description below.

To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a covering letter.

Application closing date: Friday 6th September 2024 at 8.00am.

Applications will be considered as they are received and we may appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications early.

Application Form

Job Description

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Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.