Drama & Creative Arts Technician – Outstanding Secondary School in St Albans

Are you a technically skilled, creative production specialist looking to support high-calibre school performances, lighting rigs, and sound design within a premier secondary school? This could be an exceptional opportunity to manage dynamic creative arts spaces just a short commute from North London.

• Outstanding, high-achieving 11 to 18 secondary school in St Albans

• Lead Drama & Creative Arts Technician managing theatre, sound, and lighting logistics

• Full-time role (Term-Time Only + 2 Weeks) | September start

Our client is seeking an organised, passionate, and safety-conscious Lead Drama & Creative Arts Technician to join their flourishing expressive arts department from September. This is a full-time position, ideal for a theatre production graduate, experienced stage manager, or AV technician looking for a stable and highly rewarding educational post.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day technical operations across the school’s drama studios and main performance auditorium. Key duties include setting up lighting and sound rigs for daily Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 (A-Level) drama assessment pieces, managing stage props and costume inventories, overseeing PAT testing for stage equipment, and directing live technical controls (lighting boards, PA systems, and projection) during large-scale whole-school productions, musical showcases, and open evenings.

School Information

This prestigious secondary school in St Albans is celebrated for its outstanding academic achievements, active extra-curricular program, and powerful commitment to the arts. Senior leaders provide generous departmental budgets, dedicated technical suites, and fully funded pathways for specialized safety training (such as working at height and PASMA certifications).

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or formal qualification in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, Sound Engineering, or relevant industry experience

• Strong practical competency operating digital lighting desks, sound mixing boards, and AV projection software

• Clear understanding of theatre health and safety parameters, risk assessments, manual handling, and safe rigging standards

• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach when working alongside teaching staff, student production crews, and visiting external artists

Application

To be considered for this Lead Drama & Creative Arts Technician position starting in September, please forward your CV as soon as possible.