As part of our exciting organisational transformation aimed at meeting operational demands a rare opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and professional team as an Audio-Visual Technical Officer at the stunning Prior Park College, Bath.

Will be responsible for delivering professional-level audio-visual and technical support across curricular, co-curricular, and whole-school programmes. This includes supporting Drama and Music department productions, school-wide events, and external functions, as well as managing audio-visual systems and facilities across the site ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and technical quality of all performances and events, and plays a vital role in supporting the school's operational readiness and educational delivery. The role also includes supporting the school's enterprise activities, including weddings, external hires, and other commercial events, liaising with customers, suppliers, production companies, and third-party event organisers.

Will need to be technically skilled, proactive, and reliable with a sound hands-on experience of audio-visual systems, with strong problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills to support staff and students in a busy school environment. Must be flexible, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team to ensure smooth delivery of Audio-Visual services across the school.
Must be able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and customer service skills, with the ability to represent the school professionally during weddings and other externally hosted events. Plus, confident in supporting enterprise activities, including managing bar services, liaising with clients, and contributing to profitable and high-quality event delivery.

The main areas of responsibility are:

· Technical support
Provide technical support for school Drama events and lessons as specified by the Director of Drama, including:
Rigging, setting up and operation of lighting, sound and any other technical equipment for exam performances (currently U5 and U6 in Lent term; L6 and L5 in Summer term) and extra- curricular school performances - at least two full shows per year and other events e.g. Paragon summer production.
Organising get ins and get outs; Setting up props; stage furniture, masking etc onstage; safe operation of equipment.
Set construction or hire and decoration for extra-curricular and exam productions. Oversight of any hire of show packages for large scale productions.
Filming and editing of school drama exams.
Maintaining some FOH technology at productions including card payment machines etc.
Provide technical support for School Music events and lessons as specified by the Director of Music, including:

Preparing venues for Music performances including rigging, PA and lighting setup and hire and construction of staging where required, for example raked staging for choirs performing in the Chapel.
Operating sound for concerts ranging from classical to contemporary performances.
Filming and editing of school music performances.
Maintain the installed PA system in the school Chapel, which includes fixed and wireless microphones, Bluetooth and wired XLR DI inputs, and ensure this is able to be used by the School and external hires.
Provide technical support for other school events including, but not limited to, House Music, Assemblies, Speech Days, Lectures, Training events, as specified.

Prior Park College offers excellent and supportive working conditions with an attractive rewards package to include free on-site parking, free lunch and use of onsite gym.

Set in a stunning location Prior Park College established in 1830 is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school overlooking the spectacular Georgian City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A modern Christian school, in a Catholic tradition, home to over 600 students to include 150 boarders from ages 11 to 18 years.
Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian day and boarding schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.