At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide sound, lighting, and AV support for exciting events throughout the academic year.
- Company: St Columba’s College, a vibrant community focused on expressive arts.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, free lunches, car parking, fitness suite access, and a benefits hub.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and enhance your skills while supporting amazing events.
- Qualifications: Experience with stage lighting, mixing consoles, and a good understanding of AV systems.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity which is offered on a fixed term contract for the 2026/27 academic year. This position will provide sound, lighting and AV support within the Expressive Arts faculty and across the wider College as we host a vast number of exciting forward-facing events throughout the school year, including the whole school show, the Eisteddford, music recitals, open mornings and smaller events / assemblies.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing stage lighting and using lighting desks, managing Digital/Analogue mixing consoles along with a general understanding of signal flow and power distribution. Flexibility, the ability to work collaboratively as well as on own initiative, to prioritise and deal with varying demands, as well as a sense of humour, are essential.
This fixed term role is being offered on a full-time, term time basis although part-time working will be considered for the right candidate. There is also a requirement to attend 5 Inset days, Open day and an additional 8 days to support rehearsals and maintenance of AV equipment out of term time (total of 185 working days).
In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and access to a benefits hub.
If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call on 01727 892095. Closing date: 10 am on 3rd September 2026. Interviews will be conducted on 7th or 8th September. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
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