Performing Arts Technician – Independent School – Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (Independent School Banding)

School Information

This prestigious Independent 11–18 day school in Richmond upon Thames is renowned for its outstanding Creative Arts provision, high academic performance, and exceptional pastoral care. The school boasts award-winning drama, theatre, and music departments, with state-of-the-art performance facilities including a fully equipped theatre, lighting rigs, recording studios, practice suites, and multimedia classrooms.

The school has a vibrant cultural atmosphere and runs an extensive programme of productions, concerts, showcases, and LAMDA pathways. Pupils are enthusiastic, confident, and highly engaged in extracurricular arts opportunities. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, exceptional resources, and ample professional development opportunities.

Role Information

The school is seeking a skilled, professional, and creative Performing Arts Technician to support the Drama, Music, and Theatre departments. This is a hands-on, varied, and highly collaborative technical role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support for school productions, concerts, rehearsals, and events

• Operating and maintaining sound equipment, lighting rigs, AV systems, and stage technologies

• Managing stage setup, scenery, props, costume storage, and backstage logistics

• Supporting pupils during rehearsals and technical workshops

• Ensuring all equipment is safely stored, maintained, and serviced

• Installing, testing, and operating sound/lighting systems for curriculum and performances

• Assisting with digital media content, recording, video editing, and promotional materials

• Coordinating with external theatre companies, visiting performers, and contractors

• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards in performance spaces

• Supporting the Performing Arts teaching team with lesson resources, equipment, and displays

• Keeping accurate usage logs and reporting maintenance needs to the Estates/Facilities Team

The role requires flexibility during production weeks, including occasional evenings.

Requirements

• Technical theatre, sound engineering, or performing arts production experience

• Strong understanding of lighting (LED & traditional), sound desks, and theatre tech

• Ability to rig lights, set up AV, operate sound systems, and troubleshoot equipment

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands

• Creative eye for staging, design, and technical presentation

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Ability to support young performers in a professional, encouraging manner

• Health & Safety awareness within performance spaces

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.