Media & Performing Arts Technician

Sidneystringeracademy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Media & Performing Arts Technician to support the Performing Arts Department. Your role will involve providing technical services including sound production and lighting rigging. Ideal candidates will have a minimum GCSE in English and mathematics, with experience in a technical environment. This temporary position offers flexible hours and the opportunity for skill development through training. Join us to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience of technical work within a theatre, entertainment, or school environment.
• Strong knowledge in sound production and lighting systems.
• Proficiency in media technology and digital film editing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Performing Arts Department.
• Handle sound production and engineering tasks.
• Administer the school’s media output including social media.

Skills

Sound production and engineering

Lighting systems rigging

Media technology proficiency

Digital film recording/editing

Education

Minimum GCSE in English and mathematics

Qualifications in performing arts or media

Tools

Apple Mac/PC computers

GarageBand

Photography equipment

Job description

## Media & Performing Arts Technician### We are searching for the best education professionals* Media & Performing Arts TechnicianNEWFast Apply# Media & Performing Arts TechnicianEmployerLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: TemporaryHours: CasualSalary: Grade 4 £13.47 to £15.31 per hourPosted: 16th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 9th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526513Job Reference: Media & Performing ArtsStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Temporary* Job ID: 1526513* Share :We currently have a new opportunity for a dynamic and flexible Media & Performing Arts Technician to join our team.**Job overview**To support the Performing Arts Department by providing technical service including sound production and engineering, rigging, focusing and programming of lighting systems and use of audio-visual equipment. To also support the creation and administration of the school’s media output including social media, photography and videography.**The right candidate will have:*** Minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics* Qualifications in performing arts or media is desirable* Experience of technical work within a theatre, entertainment or school environment* Strong knowledge and proficiency in IT, media technology, digital film recording/editing equipment, including Apple Mac/PC computers, GarageBand, photography equipment, projector setup, presentations, and specific theatre industry design programmesAs Media & Performing Arts Technician within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.**Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Sidney Stringer AcademyPart of### Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust