Performing Arts Technician at The Cottesloe School

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CS/97820

Location

Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£20,834.00 - £21,662.00 Annually (Actual)
Bucks Pay Range 1 Point 6 - 10 pro rata

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

38 (term-time only)

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 26th Jun, 2026

Start Date

July 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

The Cottesloe School Performing Arts Department are thrilled to be recruiting for a Technician. The successful candidate for this brand new role will assist with the development of our Technical Drama and Music ICT programmes, support with the delivery of valuable student training in a variety of production roles and assist with productions, showcases, practical assessments and other school events. We are looking for someone with creativity to enhance our thriving department and who will INSPIRE our students by sharing their knowledge and expertise of Technical Theatre and Music Technology. A B1 manual driving licence is essential in order to drive the school minibus as required. The successful candidate will work with the PA Team to expand the experience of production opportunities for students interested in backstage careers. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please contact Jess Mayhew (Curriculum Lead Performing Arts) if you would like to discuss this role informally or visit the school (strongly recommended) jmayhew@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 26 June 2026, with interviews shortly after.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, and early application is encouraged.

Contact Details

  Jess Mayhew (Curriculum Lead Performing Arts)
  01296 688264
  jmayhew@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

The Cottesloe School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

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