Creative Arts Technician Apprentice LANGLEY SCHOOL

Duties are varied and a multi-tasking approach will be required, but will broadly include:

• Plan and prepare sound, lighting, AV, set, staging and backdrops for school productions and live events including award ceremonies, music concerts and open evening


• Support the Enrichment Faculty with exam performances by preparing staging, lighting/sound/AV, filming and editing the performances in line with exam board requirements


• Film and edit school videos to share school activities and events with the wider Langley community


• Organisation, repair and maintenance of technical equipment in the Enrichment Faculty


• Stock checking and ordering equipment in liaison with teaching staff


• Offer technical support for other departments to make use of the theatre for alternative curriculum delivery


• Performing other tasks as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher or Head of Faculty, Creative Venue Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification is delivered in the workplace with the option to join specialist upskilling sessions in College by arrangement with your mentor/coach.


• Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) are delivered remotely, but the option to join a face-to-face group in college is available.


• Specialist training, for example, 'working at heights', arranged at the College.


• End point assessment.
  
  Communication skills, Interest in creative arts, Can-do approach, Able to multi-task, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (C) or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C) or above) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Any subject (Grade Pass) Desired, A working knowledge of theatre spec sound and lighting equipment would be highly advantageous. The job will include the building of sets and creation of backdrops so a creative flair and good DIY skills would be of great benefit. We would also expect the apprentice to have a love of the Creative Arts.

Langley School is an inclusive, welcoming school serving children aged between 11-16. The Creative Arts provide a diverse mix of cultural experiences through the study of Music, Drama and Art. All pupils study the Creative Arts subjects at Key Stage 3 and can opt for Drama, Art, Music and Photography for GCSE. We also offer many opportunities for pupils outside of the curriculum such as school productions, concerts, exhibitions and out-of-school experiences.

£12,979.20
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates

• Working week

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm during term time, but will involve some evening work when live events take place., You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience