Theatre And Av Technician

This full-time post provides technical/practical

• Co-ordinate and assist with general performance

support to IT, Drama, Music & Media departments preparations and stage management
in all aspects of audio-visual provision for academic
• Supervise, train and encourage students to

studies and performance production(s) for the assist with the technical aspects of lessons,
school. The post is based in the IT department and productions and performances, including extrareports
to the head of IT strategy, curriculum activities

• Transfer, edit and back up recorded data

The post holder is responsible for maintaining between different media formats, i.e. re-master
and updating technical equipment pertaining to old audio and video recordings and archive
the efficient delivery of their role. They will act
• Test AV and printing equipment across the site.

as recording engineer for student coursework;
• Assist/train teachers with presentations/lessons

technical manager for school drama and music involving the use of AV equipment
performances and assist with the set-up of audio-
• Evaluate technical problems, research and

visual equipment for presentations, events and present potential solutions
lessons as required.
• Take on specific technical teaching/training roles

within drama and music lessons, primarily for the
Some training and professional development can be benefit of students studying music technology
provided for those only partly-qualified for this role, and drama students studying technical lighting
but who have the necessary commitment. and sound

• Able to work without constant supervision; is

Main responsibilities: self-tasking and can prioritise

• Plan, rig, operate, strike and store theatre Willingness to work flexible hours as required,

equipment. Maintain and upgrade equipment as and to attend training courses for personal
necessary development

• Manage the performing arts centre, running Operate at all times safely and within the

technical aspects of live performances (theatre school's Health and Safety Policy
lighting, sound, image projection etc)
• Other tasks as directed by the head of drama


• Organise and manage the box-office and head of IT strategy


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• Excellent communication skills


• A proactive, "can do" mindset


• Effective time management and the ability to

prioritise own work

• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure


• Experience of technical work within a theatre,

entertainment or school environment

• Experience of rigging and operating sound and

lighting equipment

• Knowledge and experience of maintaining and

upgrading technical equipment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to

assist staff, students and parents in a customeroriented
and professional manner.

• Ability to teach and coach others in the use of

AV equipment (both teachers and students)

• Experience of production management would be

an advantage

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of character
a thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with others
in Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, university
we recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.
evolving, successful school.
Where else, within a school bus ride from south west
We are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance forest
strong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuit
centred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a building
for families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designing
environment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.

Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families are
known for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere
our pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral of respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the
wellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessvalue of friendship that is held dear at Claremont
potential, not just in exams but also in equipping Fan Court School. This peaceful and purposeful
them with the skills to shape the world around them intent extends throughout every lesson and into the
at university, in their careers and in the wider societypastoral and co-curricular activities we offer.
beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is a
primary document for all who work at the school.


• To provide an environment where the Godgiven

potential of every individual is recognised
and valued. With this recognition comes the
expectation of high personal achievement and
moral standards and a developing awareness of
our individual responsibility to each other and
our world

• To maintain a broad and forward-looking

curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to
think independently to meet the demands of a
rapidly changing world

• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is

good and true within and around them in their
spiritual journey of self- discovery

• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values

for future decision making

• The following values are fundamental to

everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral
integrity, self discipline, love for God and man

• The School embraces the whole Claremont

family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and
governors in its mission, vision and ethos

Vision

In accordance with our mission, Claremont Fan
Court develops individuals who are outstanding
citizens, aware of their responsibility to others and
contribute positively to global society.

We realise this by being a high-quality school of
choice where young people achieve more than they
think is possible.

Ethos

Goodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,
pupils and their families are expected to support
and extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,
the love of learning and the value of friendship that
is held dear at Claremont Fan Court School. This
peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughout
every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricular
activities we offer.

Young people leave Claremont Fan Court School
as confident, contributing and caring members of
the global community. They cherish the values that
equip them to make a positive contribution and be a
force for good in the world., location and is a warm and welcoming community.
Professional standards are high, and we encourage
ongoing training and personal development.

The school is located just outside Esher in Surrey
and is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25
with ample free staff parking. The nearest train
station is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with
local bus services also available.

Esher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access
to both central London and the stunning Surrey
countryside, offering a feeling of space whilst
being only a stone's throw from London and all the
facilities a capital city has to offer.




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The local area has a mix of leisure activities
available. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court
and the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby,
as well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts
venues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sports
clubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there is
access to some of the finest roads.

Benefits include group personal pension plan - the
school makes a generous contribution with a 3%
employee contribution 3 x salary life assurance,
cycle to work scheme as well as complimentary
lunches and refreshments during term time.