AV Technician

AV Technician We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools. We are looking for a part time AV Technician to join our team. The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the audio-visual systems to facilitate Teaching and Learning, and to provide technical and practical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across the theatre. What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role * Knowledge of audio mixing desks (mixers) * Knowledge of audio and video equipment including cabling * Knowledge of stage lighting and lighting desks * Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite * Knowledge of multiple DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity etc.) * Experience of diagnosing and resolving technical issues * Experience of recording and editing audio, video and image files * Experience of Microsoft Office products * Experience of stage lighting and lighting desks * Experience of mixing live audio * Experience of video recording live events * Experience of photographing events for publication * Experience of providing advice and guidance to users in their use of AV equipment * Experience of working in education * Experience creating content for social media Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: * Competitive salaries and pay progression * Access to extensive professional development opportunities * Training grants for qualifications * A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools * Generous pension schemes * Free life assurance benefit * Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans * A Cycle to Work scheme * Competitive terms and conditions of employment About the School: Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our reference: SE4156 Vacancy: AV Technician Location: Northampton Salary: £13,585.50 Actual. £27,171 FTE Hours: Part Time Required from: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School