Audio Visual Technician (Apprentice)

Audio Visual Technician Apprentice

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (24 month apprenticeship programme)

Start date: May or June 2026

Salary: Apprenticeship pay scale

Are you practical, creative and keen to build a career in audio visual technology, theatre or live events? This apprenticeship offers a hands on opportunity to learn on the job while working alongside experienced technicians in a busy and creative school environment.

As an Audio Visual Technician Apprentice, you will support presentations, performances and events across the school, gaining real world experience in sound, lighting and technical theatre. You will combine practical work with one day per week of study as part of your apprenticeship.

What you will do:

• Support the setup, operation and maintenance of audio visual and performing arts equipment across the school

• Assist with drama, dance and whole school events, productions, exams and presentations

• Help design and programme sound and lighting for events and performances

• Support rigging, layout changes and technical preparation across multiple spaces

• Assist with routine equipment checks, maintenance and Portable Appliance Testing

• Help monitor stock, stores and day to day technical resources

• Support health and safety standards within performance and theatre spaces

• Assist with set building, painting, prop making and event setup

• Attend rehearsals, meetings and events, including some evening and weekend work

• Support the IT team during quieter periods and school holidays when required

What you will bring

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, or a willingness to complete Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship

• A genuine interest in audio visual technology, theatre or live events

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take direction

• Reliability, good organisation skills and attention to detail

• An interest or basic knowledge of lighting, sound, IT systems, set building or live performance, although this is not essential

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

• The physical capability to undertake manual handling, work at height and use technical equipment safely

• A commitment to personal development and learning new skills

Why apply

This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical technical skills, work with professional equipment and gain valuable experience to support a future career in audio visual production, technical theatre or live events.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. 

If you are ready to start your career in audio visual and technical theatre and want to learn while you work, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School 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 checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please

email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com