Permanent – September start
As part of our exciting organisational transformation aimed at meeting operational demands a rare opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and professional team as an Audio-Visual Technical Officer at the stunning Prior Park College, Bath.
Will be responsible for delivering professional-level audio-visual and technical support across curricular, co-curricular, and whole-school programmes. This includes supporting Drama and Music department productions, school-wide events, and external functions, as well as managing audio-visual systems and facilities across the site ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and technical quality of all performances and events, and plays a vital role in supporting the school’s operational readiness and educational delivery. The role also includes supporting the school’s enterprise activities, including weddings, external hires, and other commercial events, liaising with customers, suppliers, production companies, and third-party event organisers.
Will need to be technically skilled, proactive, and reliable with a sound hands-on experience of audio-visual systems, with strong problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills to support staff and students in a busy school environment. Must be flexible, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team to ensure smooth delivery of Audio-Visual services across the school.
Must be able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and customer service skills, with the ability to represent the school professionally during weddings and other externally hosted events. Plus, confident in supporting enterprise activities, including managing bar services, liaising with clients, and contributing to profitable and high-quality event delivery.
The main areas of responsibility are:
- Technical support
Provide technical support for school Drama events and lessons as specified by the Director of Drama, including:
Rigging, setting up and operation of lighting, sound and any other technical equipment for exam performances (currently U5 and U6 in Lent term; L6 and L5 in Summer term) and extra- curricular school performances – at least two full shows per year and other events e.g. Paragon summer production.
Organising get ins and get outs; Setting up props; stage furniture, masking etc onstage; safe operation of equipment.
Set construction or hire and decoration for extra-curricular and exam productions. Oversight of any hire of show packages for large scale productions.
Filming and editing of school drama exams.
Maintaining some FOH technology at productions including card payment machines etc.
Provide technical support for School Music events and lessons as specified by the Director of Music, including:
Preparing venues for Music performances including rigging, PA and lighting setup and hire and construction of staging where required, for example raked staging for choirs performing in the Chapel.
Operating sound for concerts ranging from classical to contemporary performances.
Filming and editing of school music performances.
Maintain the installed PA system in the school Chapel, which includes fixed and wireless microphones, Bluetooth and wired XLR DI inputs, and ensure this is able to be used by the School and external hires.
Provide technical support for other school events including, but not limited to, House Music, Assemblies, Speech Days, Lectures, Training events, as specified by the SLT.
- Responsibility for physical spaces:
Take responsibility for the Theatre and Drama Studio spaces, delegated from the Director of Drama. This includes:
Maintaining excellent housekeeping of the spaces.
Managing technical installations and equipment in the spaces including but not limited to: PA, lighting and rigging.
Managing all aspects of H&S in those spaces including coordination of PAT testing of equipment in the space.
Oversight of staff bookings of the Theatre space.
Oversight of any external bookings in Theatre spaces. Meeting with show/ event producers to understand their technical requirements; close liaison with them and monitoring of their activities.
Safety, inspection and maintenance of overhead gantries and lifting equipment.
Procurement of new technical equipment when needed.
Take responsibility for the Recording Studio space, delegated from the Director of Music. This includes:
Ensuring the studio is kept tidy and organised.
Managing the technical installations and equipment in the space.
Working with the Director of Music to ensure the studio is suitably equipped.
Procurement of new technical equipment when needed.
- Student engagement
In class support as requested by the Director of Drama for exam students wishing to take the technical pathways through GCSE and A-Level.
Supporting students keen to learn about technical theatre and music through participation in extra-curricular shows and events (such as a ‘Tech club’).
In-class support as requested by the Director of Music, including but not limited to composition lessons making use of programs such as Logic Pro and Sibelius.
- Administrative duties
Maintaining an accurate inventory of audio-visual (AV) equipment held by the Drama and Music departments including: PA, lights, sound and lighting desks, cables, projection systems (“the equipment”).
Maintaining other technical documentation including plans, show reports and H&S documentation.
Overseeing appropriate storage of the equipment at School, liaising with the Estates team when appropriate.
Attendance at departmental and other meetings (e.g. H&S committee) as required.
Maintaining secure and tidy storage of all technical equipment and stage flats and furniture.
Creation, review and sharing of Risk Assessments wherever appropriate. Ensuring all controls prescribed by a risk assessment are implemented.
Provision of regular legislative updates to theatre users on any changes to legislation, policies and procedures.
oeporting of all accidents, defects and incidents in accordance with the school’s procedures and policies.
- Enterprise support
Will support weddings, external hires, and commercial events. This includes a range of responsibilities to ensure the highest quality of service delivery:
Setting up and preparation for wedding and event bar locations, to be agreed with the Head of Enterprises.
Providing an aesthetically pleasing bar appearance, incorporating the theme of weddings and events, including input from external hirers.
Operating the bar service in accordance with the school’s premises licence.
Serving a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks in a polite and friendly manner, delivering a five-star customer service experience at all times.
Sourcing best-value drinks, barware, and associated equipment.
Handling cash and card payments accurately and responsibly.
Providing a consistently five-star customer service experience.
Liaising with the Catering Manager to source and maintain sufficient ice and food product quantities for each event and wedding.
Following all relevant health and safety guidelines.
Prior Park College offers excellent and supportive working conditions with an attractive rewards package to include free on-site parking, free lunch and use of onsite gym.
Set in a stunning location Prior Park College established in 1830 is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school overlooking the spectacular Georgian City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A modern Christian school, in a Catholic tradition, home to over 600 students to include 150 boarders from ages 11 to 18 years.
Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian day and boarding schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.
The Paragon Junior School, Bath an independent, co-educational day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath. Catering for more than 250 children aged three to 11.
Prior Park Gibraltar accepts day students from ages 11 to 18, teaching the UK curriculum including with a maximum capacity of 260 pupils.
The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates download an application form available on our website and return to the below email address:
https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies
For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835385 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com
Closing date for applications 12:00 Wednesday 25 June 2025
Interview date Monday 30 June 2025
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
