Performing Arts Technician Basic

About the school

Cardinal Newman College is a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Lancashire. The college is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds. It is an outstanding college in every aspect and one of the highest-performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added.

The role

We welcome applications for the position of Performing Arts Technician to commence as soon as possible. This is an annualised hours contract for 526.5 hours per annum, an average of 13.5 hours per week during term time. The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 8, pro rata to £25,951 to £26,343 per annum, with an actual salary of £8,279.73 to £8,404.80 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Maintenance of all electrical equipment, particularly sound and lighting
• Management of all aspects of Health and Safety within teaching and performance spaces
• Acting as resident Stage Manager for all productions
• Maintenance of teaching spaces to ensure they are clear and ready for teaching, especially following use for performance
• Monitoring of consumable theatre stock and ordering of cost-effective supplies

Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• Experience of technical work within a theatre or educational environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to support the varied needs of a busy Performing Arts department
• Values, attitudes and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College
• Commitment to equality and diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults

Benefits & package

• Generous pension schemes for support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holiday plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays
• Contractual time off at Christmas, usually around two weeks
• Commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Access to professional development and apprenticeships
• Flu vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 24th August 2026. All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and other safer recruitment checks.