Sir James Smith’s School are looking to appoint a Performing Arts Technician.  We are looking for people who are hard-working and have a passion for providing students with exciting learning opportunities. If you are interested in working with a successful team who are committed to providing children with the best possible education, then this could be the job for you!

The successful candidate ideally will:

 Have a positive, can-do attitude.

·         Have a good knowledge of how children learn.

·         Have positive working relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.

·         Be an excellent role model for students.

·         Be passionate about the Performing Arts.

·         Be able to operate and maintain performing arts technical equipment.

·         Instruct students in the use of the equipment and technical processes.

·         Prepare coursework recordings (audio and AV) for GCSE, VCERT and BTEC Assessment.

·         Provide close support for all GCSE Drama and Music lessons.

·         Be able to design, set up and operate technical equipment for school shows.

·         Support school plays with set and prop builds.

The technical duties will include: 

·         Day to day maintenance of instruments and equipment. 

·         Support GCSE, VCERT and BTEC classes in the operation of the equipment as well as provide artistic support for the students. 

·         During productions, be responsible for the technical elements of the shows.  Be in charge of the student tech crew and train them how to operate the equipment.

·         Work closely with the Drama and Music teachers to prepare resources for use in class.

·         Proficient with Apple Mac recording systems, principally Logic Pro X and Garageband and able to edit multi track recordings. 

·         Jamf Pro/Day to day management of iMac network.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.  We reserve the right to withdraw this job advertisement when we have received sufficient applications.

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