AddressPerformance & Art Technician
Location: Ark Globe Academy
Job Type: Operations
Salary: £25,762 - £29,419
Posted: 06/03/2024
Closing date: 15/03/2024
Closing time: 09:00
Performance & Art Technician
Reporting to: Head of Performing Arts
Location: Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London
Salary: Grade 5- (£25,762-£29,419) Pro-rata
Hours: 08:00am-16:30pm (Term Time only + 2 weeks)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the role:
As a Performing Arts Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the staff and students of the Performing Arts Faculty (Music, Drama and Art & Design). You will help with the preparation and delivery of curriculum and extra-curricular events, such as concerts, plays and exhibitions. You will also assist the Performing Arts Faculty with the practical aspects of their courses, such as setting up equipment, maintaining instruments and materials, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
See attached for more information.
About you:
- Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
- Positive commitment to student achievement and staff development.
- Ability to relate to young people and adults in the learning environment.
- Helpful, positive, calm and caring nature.
- Enthusiastic, committed and uses initiative.
- Able to establish good working relationships.
- Able to follow instructions accurately but make good judgments and lead when required.
- Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Experience in sound and lighting.
- Understand the technical elements of theatre (scenery, lighting, costume and sound).
- Experience of working in a school or similar context (desirable).
- Health and Safety training or experience.
- Knowledge and experience of specialist equipment such as the band saw and laser cutter.
- Knowledge of CAD design: Illustration and Photoshop.
- Good communication skills, including written and oral.
- Good organisation skills.
- Good ICT skills.
- Able to work and plan under pressure.
- Able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning.
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
- Willingness to undertake training.
- This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
- Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal and line manager.
About us:
Our school is a happy school and we pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.
Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 80% of those being a top 3rd university.
Our mission is to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community. Every child has the potential to succeed and there are no excuses not to achieve that success. We expect every Ark Globe student to graduate from our academy with the qualifications, skills and confidence to achieve their ambitions and go on to higher education or their chosen career.
We offer:
- We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team.
- You’ll receive 26 days annual leave.
- Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans.
How to apply:
Apply via our online portal with a CV and cover letter.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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