At a Glance
- Tasks: Support music and arts lessons, ensuring resources and environments are top-notch for performances.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to inclusive arts education.
- Benefits: Permanent role with training, flexible hours, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a thriving department with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Empower disadvantaged students through the arts and help them shine on stage.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical support and a passion for performing arts.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
The Music & Performing Arts Technician plays a pivotal role in enabling high-quality, inclusive music and arts provision by ensuring that lessons, rehearsals and performances are consistently well-resourced, safe and professionally delivered. Through expert management of equipment, technical support and performance environments, the role removes practical and financial barriers that can disproportionately limit participation for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring equitable access to instruments, technology and high-quality experiences.
By supporting delivery of the curriculum including a rich programme of extracurricular activities, performances and student-led technical opportunities, the postholder actively promotes engagement, builds cultural capital and widens participation in the arts, enabling disadvantaged students in particular to develop confidence, creativity and a sense of belonging within the wider life of the school.
The role will be supported by a robust induction and training programme which will support the development of expertise as well as build upon existing expertise. The role presents the opportunity to work within a thriving performing arts department as well as to work in a high-quality performance environment.
This role is permanent. 37 hours per week (8am until 4pm) × 39 weeks per annum. Flexible working is required to support performances and events as required and hours will be adjusted accordingly to account for this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy is available on request.
Music & Performing Arts Technician employer: Plymstock School
As a Music & Performing Arts Technician, you will join a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering creativity and confidence among students. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will receive comprehensive training and support, allowing you to thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact on the lives of disadvantaged pupils. With a focus on collaboration and engagement, our culture promotes a sense of belonging and encourages innovative contributions to our thriving performing arts department.
