Performing Arts Technician

The Cottesloe School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,834.00 - £21,662.00 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 1 Point 6 - 10 pro rata

Performing Arts Technician job summary

The Cottesloe School Performing Arts Department are thrilled to be recruiting for a Technician. The successful candidate for this brand new role will assist with the development of our Technical Drama and Music ICT programmes, support with the delivery of valuable student training in a variety of production roles and assist with productions, showcases, practical assessments and other school events. We are looking for someone with creativity to enhance our thriving department and who will INSPIRE our students by sharing their knowledge and expertise of Technical Theatre and Music Technology. The successful candidate will work with the PA Team to expand the experience of production opportunities for students interested in backstage careers. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please contact Jess Mayhew (Curriculum Lead Performing Arts) if you would like to discuss this role informally or visit the school (strongly recommended) jmayhew@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 10 July 2026, with interviews shortly after.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, and early application is encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. and all staff, volunteers and governors are expected to share this commitment, to follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children and young people at all times both in work and in their personal lives.

Offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory teacher status, qualification, online searches, health and reference checks as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy. The school has a policy of renewing all DBS checks every five years.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Cottesloe School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Cottesloe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cottesloe-school

While our postal address is Leighton Buzzard, and our postcode is LU, our school is actually situated in the picturesque rural village of Wing, in Buckinghamshire. Situated close to the border with Bedfordshire, we offer a vibrant and inspiring learning environment in a peaceful setting.

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