Permanent Term Time Only Part time – 32.5 hours per week TPLTSS4 £19,221 - £20,487 (actual salary) Plus various Company Benefits The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit a Performing Arts Technician to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge - rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022. We are looking for a friendly, hardworking, approachable individual to join our team. You will be working under the general direction of the Head of Drama and Music to support the teachers of Drama and Music (Performing Arts) in the preparation, delivery and technical aspects of lessons and extra-curricular events. This role will suit an enthusiastic individual who is able to multi-task, has willingness to learn & develop and is flexible/adaptable in their approach. The successful applicant must be organised, resilient, have a passion for the arts and can work together as part of a collaborative team. For the right candidate/s we would be open to discuss a job share for this role at interview. As part of this role, you will; Prepare technical resources and support for lessons. Assist with filming, recording, editing/mixing, storing and labelling of student work and performances. Provide technical support for the department and whole Academy events (including set up, sound and lighting etc.). The successful candidate will have; Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations. Experience of setting up and maintaining musical instruments. Experience of setting up and maintaining sound and lighting equipment. We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this. As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including - The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy. Closing Date: 13 October 2024 Proposed Interview Date: 17 October 2024 Proposed Start Date: 18 November 2024