Our client is seeking a technically confident, organised and proactive Theatre and Audio-Visual Technician to support performances, assemblies and teaching activities at a well-established secondary school in Crawley, West Sussex. This role would suit someone with experience in theatre production, live sound, lighting or audio-visual support who enjoys working in an educational environment.

The successful candidate will help prepare and operate technical equipment across performance spaces and other school facilities. Previous school-based technician experience would be advantageous, although applicants with relevant experience in theatres, event venues, conference facilities or live production may also be considered.

Position Highlights

• Technical support role within a secondary school.

• Opportunity to support performances, assemblies, presentations and school events.

• Responsibilities involving sound, lighting, AV equipment and technical maintenance.

• Suitable for candidates with theatre, event production or school technical experience.

Role Overview

As Theatre and Audio-Visual Technician, you will assist teaching staff and event organisers with the technical preparation and operation of equipment. You will set up microphones, speakers, projectors, display systems and lighting equipment, ensuring that facilities are tested and ready before activities begin.

You will also help maintain technical resources, troubleshoot routine issues and ensure equipment is used and stored safely. Some events may take place outside normal teaching hours, so the required working pattern should be confirmed with the employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and test microphones, speakers, mixing equipment and other audio resources.

• Prepare projectors, screens, interactive displays and presentation systems.

• Assist with stage lighting and basic lighting-control equipment where required.

• Support assemblies, performances, concerts, presentations and school events.

• Work with teachers to understand the technical requirements of lessons and productions.

• Check equipment before and after use and report faults promptly.

• Troubleshoot routine sound, display and connectivity issues.

• Maintain an inventory of technical equipment, cables and accessories.

• Ensure cables and equipment are positioned safely to reduce trip hazards.

• Assist with setting up seating, stages and performance spaces.

• Store equipment securely and maintain tidy technical storage areas.

• Coordinate equipment requirements with authorised staff and event organisers.

• Follow health and safety procedures and relevant risk assessments.

• Escalate specialist repairs or technical concerns to the appropriate provider.

• Support the safe operation of equipment during rehearsals and events.

About the School

The school offers a range of creative, educational and extracurricular activities that rely on effective technical support. The technician will help ensure that staff and pupils can use performance spaces and AV equipment safely and confidently for learning, presentations and productions.

Experience and Skills

• Previous theatre, AV, sound, lighting or event technical experience is desirable.

• Experience working in a school, college or educational environment would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with microphones, speakers, projectors and presentation systems.

• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.

• Confidence following technical instructions and preparing equipment to deadlines.

• Awareness of safe cable management, equipment handling and electrical safety procedures.

• Flexibility to support occasional evening events if included in the agreed working pattern.

• Relevant AV or technical qualifications would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete required safeguarding checks and school training.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Theatre and Audio-Visual Technician position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible. Candidates with previous school technician experience or a background in theatre, live events or AV support are encouraged to apply.