Media and Drama Technician

Orion Education is a values‑led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education.

We value the difference in all our schools while bringing them together around a shared framework that delivers an enriching experience and a high‑quality education for all our young people. Our work is underpinned by our core values of trust, kindness, and endeavour, alongside a commitment to collaboration, consistency, and excellence across our schools.

At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward‑thinking and inclusive community where learning, wellbeing, and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do. We are as committed to developing and nurturing our staff as we are to supporting our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious school and make a real difference to students’ creative and technical development. As a Drama and Media Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both the Performing Arts and Media departments, helping to create engaging, high‑quality learning experiences for students.

You will be responsible for the organisation, management, and maintenance of costumes, props, technical equipment, and digital media resources, as well as providing hands‑on technical support for lessons, performances, and events. You will also support students in developing their technical skills across areas such as lighting, sound, filming, and editing, helping to remove barriers and enable creative success.

This is a varied and practical role, supporting both curriculum delivery and enrichment opportunities, while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive school culture.

Who You Are

• A creative, organised and technically skilled individual with a passion for supporting young people
• A confident communicator who is approachable, proactive, and professional
• A team player who works effectively within a busy school environment
• A positive role model with high expectations and attention to detail
• Someone who values inclusion and supports all students to succeed, including those who prefer technical pathways

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in drama, media, technical theatre, or a related field (desirable)
• Can manage equipment, resources, and technical spaces effectively
• Is confident supporting students with practical and technical skills (lighting, sound, filming, editing)
• Can organise and maintain digital student work for assessment and moderation
• Is able to support performances, rehearsals, and school events
• Communicates clearly and works well with staff, students, and external partners
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing
• Is confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, shared drives, editing software)
• Wants to be part of a school transforming lives through education

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To organise, control, catalogue and manage Media and Drama Costume, Props and Equipment Rooms, including camera, lighting and set storage areas. This includes managing student bookings and checking and maintaining equipment.
• To organise and manage the cataloguing of all student work through digital shared folders, and support staff in uploading, editing and organising footage for submission to external examiners and BTEC SVs.
• Be responsible for editing workshop footage and final performance evidence for moderations and examinations.
• To support departments in the creation and updates of promotion material through editing, photography and visual media skills.
• To be responsible for setting up of stage lighting in studios, ensuring equipment maintenance including liaison with Heads of Departments and outside repair agencies.
• Provide training to students on using lighting equipment to enhance their vital vocational learning.
• To support staff in the inclusive provision of a Technical option for students taking the new BTEC TECH Award in Performing Arts (2022+ Spec) and reluctant performers through technical skills of Makeup, Lighting, Set and Hair Design.
• To provide technical support for students in performances through lights/sound/projection and video footage/images.
• Run technical rehearsals and/or additional training for students (and/or staff) after school.
• To create and prepare resources essential to the delivery of the curriculum, including set pieces, props and puppetry.
• To ensure all studios and teaching rooms are well organised and presented, well maintained, with resources, equipment, and materials readily available and accessible.
• To have responsibility for mounting and displaying Film Projects and Performance work in corridor areas.
• To be responsible for the stocktaking of existing resources on an annual basis, and to assist the Heads of Department in the preparation and processing of purchase orders for production equipment and materials.
• To maintain order and a safe and practical working environment through cyclical maintenance and cleaning of technical equipment.
• To support Post 16 students in the filming and editing of their audition videos for Drama School and University.
• To support Post 16 students in the creation, editing and storage of their showreels.
• To edit any footage requiring technical creativity skills including student performance work.
• To facilitate lunchtime clubs and activities that support students with technical interests.
• To support all performance events and media projects including School and Studio Productions.
• Co‑ordinate work experience for T‑Level and liaise with employers.
• Attend fortnightly departmental meetings.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once each year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

This job description will be reviewed annually as part of your Professional Review Meeting.