Performing Arts Specialism Technician

Post Reference: 2152

Academy: Leeds West Academy

Job Title:  Performing Arts Specialism Technician

Grade: B3 - £10,526 – £11,394 per annum)

Hours: 3 days per week, Term time Only plus 5 days (22.2 hours, 08:00 – 16:00). Temp until 31st August 2022

Accountable to: Curriculum Leader of Music and Curriculum Leader of Dance and Drama 

Leeds West Academy is a school with a remarkable sense of community and a strong and safe culture, a place where staff and students can thrive.  We were judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019 because teaching is strong, the support we provide for our students and staff is unrivalled and because our results have improved year-on-year since 2016. In 2020, our students secured the best results in the school’s history. In short, there is no better time to join Leeds West Academy, as a colleague, a leader or as a student.   

Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work. We are a caring and supportive community, as part of White Rose Academies Trust and ground-breaking Luminate Education Group, we benefit from exceptional CPD like no other in the City. A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, driven by the latest in educational research focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage. Colleagues train with us, they grow with us and they progress with us.   

Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley in Leeds. We are oversubscribed and popular within our community. More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.  

Our students are amazing; they are generally respectful young people who embrace diversity and have a strong sense of fairness.  

We benefit from world-class facilities, and are accommodated in a £30 million building, which opened in late 2011. Staff and students at the academy benefit from a bright, modern, heavily resourced learning environment, which is highly flexible to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.   

Role:  

The successful applicant will contribute to key objectives of the Academy Strategic Plan by: providing high quality technical support to staff and students within Performing Arts at Leeds West Academy as appropriate; To oversee the general running and events management of the LWA Theatre and PA Spaces for internal and external use. Preparation of apparatus/resources for practical lessons; general maintenance of equipment; general administration for the Performing Arts Team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

·      Assume the roles of Technical Stage Manager and Production Manager, Chief LX (electrician), Set Designer, Props Master, Lighting Designer, ASM, and DSM as appropriate to the requirements of the LWA Theatre. 

·      Develop and monitor in conjunction WRAT Estates Manager & Health & Safety Officer safe practices in all the above. 

·      Support students when using specialist performing arts technical resources and equipment, such as sound and lighting, during lessons and rehearsals, enhancing their use of technical resources and equipment. 

·      Provide technical support during day/evening/weekend (where appropriate) for internal performances, practical exam performances, mobilising set conception and theatre preparation, pre-show rigging, lighting, sound and operation, and post-production de-rigging, by prior negotiation and agreement. 

·      Provide front-of-house services and technical direction for external bookings, liaising with Box Office Administrator and Financial Director, by prior negotiation and agreement. 

Further duties and responsibilities can be found in the recruitment pack for this role. 

Part of White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds West Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of ‘World Class’.    

We're securing our 2025 vision for ‘World Class’ by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.  

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.  

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students. 

The trust currently employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years. 

White Rose Academies Trust is a member of Luminate Education Group, other members include Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College and Leeds Conservatoire. The Group provides expertise, international networks and highly desirable employability prospects within education and beyond.  

Closing Date: Friday 28th October 2022, 12 noon 

Shortlisting Date: Friday 28th October 2022 

Interview Date: Week commencing 31st October 2022 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

For more information, please visit our website at www.whiteroseacademies.org. 

To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date. Please note we are unable to accept CV’s.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

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