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REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel: 01708 342293

Fax: 01708 383550

Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust.

Performing Arts Technician (Secondary)

Grade: Scale 3 Points 5-6

Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm (with 30 minutes lunch) 7 hours per day - One day a week, 38 weeks per year

Actual Salary:  £4,797 - £4,865 (one day) 

Contract:  Permanent

Start Date:  As soon as possible

Option for a Freelance Technician on an hourly rate between £25-£30 per hour, negotiable depending on experience. Based on an adhoc basis.

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.” 

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

We are seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Performing Arts team to ensure that all Performing Arts teaching and performance spaces are fully prepared, safe and fit for purpose at all times. The successful candidate will provide technical preparation and support during Drama and Music lessons, rehearsals and performances as required. You will need to provide technical support and expertise for Music and Drama performances – this may include the movement and setting up of sound and lighting equipment, instruments and music stands, operation of tech equipment, construction and scenic design, provision and maintenance of properties and wardrobe elements. You will also be in charge of recording, editing and digitally producing recordings of all Music and Drama performances and examinations.

The successful candidate will be in charge of regular, scheduled maintenance, supervision and operation of all lighting, sound, audio equipment and electronic instruments and AV systems used for the Performing Arts. You will be in charge of ordering and obtaining supplies as required, monitoring and maintaining stock items (lamps, gels, gobos, tape, screws, timber etc). To support the wider use of Performing Arts resources throughout the school and engage fully with the wider demands of the role within the school setting.  To set up and operate sound and AV systems for school productions, assemblies, concerts, sports day and other events across the school site.

The school believes in Committed to Success for All and continuing professional development and developing the skills and knowledge of our staff through a thorough appraisal system.

As an employee you will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme  and instant access to the Schools Advisory Service that offer a range of wellbeing services that includes;

• Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives.
• Access to Physiotherapy
• Access to a counselling service
• Free 12 week Weight Management Programme
• Support for stress management
• Lifestyle Screening
• Relationship Counselling
• Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive.
• Private Medical Service
• Stress Counselling

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment.  This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part.  We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

To apply and for further information please click here by the deadline of Monday 3rd November 2025 at 12pm. Interviews to take place week beginning 10th November 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the interview/application process.