Creative Arts Technician - Birchwood Community High School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is seeking a Creative Arts Technician to support its vibrant Drama, Music, and Arts Department. The ideal candidate should have experience in live sound and media production, along with a passion for inspiring students. This part-time role, offering 26 hours per week, involves leading on performance technicalities and ensuring high-quality learning experiences across various extra-curricular activities. If you believe you can contribute positively to our forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in live and recorded sound production.
• Professional background in Creative Arts or related fields.
• Ability to support and inspire students in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality learning experiences.
• Provide technical support for curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Assist with whole school events and performances.

Skills

Live sound production

Media production

Administration skills

Job description

Creative Arts Technician - Birchwood Community High School

The role

Birchwood Community High School is seeking a talented, proactive and Creative Arts Technician to join our busy and lively Drama, Music and Arts Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with professional experience in live and recorded sound who wants to inspire young people in a forward-thinking, values‑led School. This is a permanent contract, working 26 hours per week, term time only.

Working with staff and students across Years 7–11, you will support the delivery of an outstanding Music, Music Technology and Drama curriculum, as well as Co‑Curricular activities, concerts, tours and live events. You will take the lead on live sound, recording and media production, ensuring our performances and projects are delivered to professional standards.

Main responsibilities include:

• To support teaching colleagues with the delivery of high quality of learning and experience for students within the Creative Arts Departments.
• To provide effective administration, operational and technical support within the Creative Arts Departments.
• To effectively support regular extra‑curricular activities.
• To provide technical and operational support for whole school events

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

Key dates

Closing date for application: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9am.

Location

Birchwood Community High School, Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT