Media & Performing Arts Technician

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

Job summary

An educational institution located in Coventry is seeking a Media & Performing Arts Technician to support its Performing Arts Department. The successful candidate will provide technical services including sound production, lighting management, and media output supervision. Ideal applicants will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience in a technical role, and proficiency in media technology. This temporary position offers growth opportunities with comprehensive training available.

Benefits

Key training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 of media technology and digital film editing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Performing Arts Department with sound production and engineering.
• Handle rigging, focusing, and programming of lighting systems.
• Support the creation and administration of the school’s media output.

Skills

Technical work experience in theatre

Proficiency in audio-visual equipment

Proficiency in media technology

Strong IT skills

Education

Minimum GCSE in English and Mathematics

Qualifications in performing arts or media

Tools

GarageBand

Apple Mac/PC computers

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