Events Technician at James Allen's Girls' School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/JAGS/05155

Location

East Dulwich Grove, London, Greater London, SE22 8TE

Contract Type

Permanent/Flexible Working

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£29,120.00 - £36,400.00 Annually (FTE)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £29,120 - £36,400 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Flexibility required to support regular evening events and occasional weekend working

Hours Per Week

35 hours per week 8am-4pm (with 1-hour unpaid lunch break) Flexibility is required to support regular evening events and occasional weekend working, with time off in lieu given for hours worked in excess of 35 per week.

Closing Date

Midday, Tue 9th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01 August 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing Monday 15 June 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing Monday 15 June 2026

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Technician to join our outstanding school.

The successful applicant will be a skilled, practical and proactive Events Technician, with expertise in sound, lighting and AV. They will be responsible for the smooth technical delivery of events across the JAGS presentation spaces, which include:

- VWA – Main multipurpose space used for assemblies, concerts, drama and dance performances, and external hires.

- Holst Hall – Multipurpose space with a raised stage. Used for smaller assemblies and concerts, and external hires.

- Lecture Theatre – Purpose built presentation space in the style of a university lecture theatre.

- Prep Hall – Main hall for the Prep. Used for assemblies, drama and music performances.

- Pre-Prep Hall – Main space for the Pre-Prep. Used for assemblies and drama performances.

The post holder must be confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to present a calm and professional manner to pupils, staff and visiting clients, and physically capable of moving and setting up technical equipment across the site.

We offer:

The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 
A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 
A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 
An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 
A diverse benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
- Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
- Free onsite parking and bicycle storage
- Free gym membership with discounted family rates
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
- Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
- School fee discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free computer loans
- Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
To champion social awareness and sustainability
To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply:

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the online application form via MyNewTerm.

Please note that applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm. CVs and covering letters sent via email will not be accepted.

For further information please telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 9 June 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 15 June 2026

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.

Contact Details

  The Recruitment Team
  0208 613 1181
  recruitment@jags.org.uk

James Allen's Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Hobbies and Interests: Please give details of any interests, hobbies or skills that you could offer for the purposes of extra-curricular activity
Supporting Statement: Please use this section to support your application and demonstrate your suitability for the post. Please use a maximum of 1000 words.