37 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday

(Flexibility will be required when there are performance weeks/evening events), term time only (39 Weeks). Grade D - Step 1 Full Time Equivalent Salary £25,628, Actual Salary £21,981.00.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. Our staff form a collective team that make a difference to the lives of our students. This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues present and future.

We are looking to appoint a skilled individual to compliment our team driving the use of new technologies and performing arts across the curriculum. Relevant experience in the arts, including set design, sound and lighting along with knowledge of current multimedia technology is desirable. As a large secondary school with an active student technical team any experience working with young people would be an advantage.

Wildern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The role will involve:

• Leading technical support for school staff and students using the school performing arts facilities including the stage and auditoriums.
• Ensuring the appropriate operation of all lighting and sound equipment for school and community performances.
• Advising and providing technical support for Community groups/individuals using the Dart centre and other community facilities, where appropriate.
• Taking overall responsibility for the development and training of students on site as a technical crew for productions.
• Taking overall responsibility for Radio Club and Backstage Crew Clubs
• Managing the inventory usage of the main hall and auditoriums.
• Providing technical support across the school as and when required.
• Monitoring the effective use of school performing arts equipment and ensuring all jobs are booked into the CA techs ticketing system.
  

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Friday 28th June 2024.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.