Sound & Lighting Technician

Sound & Lighting Technician at St Columba's College

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SCC/71112
• Location: King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £28,265.00 Annually (Actual)
• Plus attractive benefits
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Weeks Per Year: Term Time plus 14 days
• Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
• Closing Date: 10:00am, Thu 3rd Sep, 2026
• Start Date: September/October 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): 7th or 8th September

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity which is offered on a fixed term contract for the 2026/27 academic year. This position will provide sound, lighting and AV support within the Expressive Arts faculty and across the wider College as we host a vast number of exciting forward-facing events throughout the school year, including the whole school show, the Eisteddford, music recitals, open mornings and smaller events / assemblies.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing stage lighting and using lighting desks, managing Digital/Analogue mixing consoles along with a general understanding of signal flow and power distribution. Flexibility, the ability to work collaboratively as well as on own initiative, to prioritise and deal with varying demands, as well as a sense of humour, are essential.

This fixed term role is being offered on a full-time, term time basis although part-time working will be considered for the right candidate. There is also a requirement to attend 5 Inset days, Open day and an additional 8 days to support rehearsals and maintenance of AV equipment out of term time (total of 185 working days). In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and access to a benefits hub.

If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at [email protected] or call on . To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now link above.

Closing date: 10 am on 3rd September 2026. Interviews will be conducted on 7th or 8th September. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview and to appoint prior to the closing date.

St Columba's College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)

Safeguarding Statement

St Columba's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing stage lighting and using lighting desks, managing Digital/Analogue mixing consoles along with a general understanding of signal flow and power distribution. Flexibility, the ability to work collaboratively as well as on own initiative, to prioritise and deal with varying demands, as well as a sense of humour, are essential.

This fixed term role is being offered on a full-time, term time basis although part-time working will be considered for the right candidate. There is also a requirement to attend 5 Inset days, Open day and an additional 8 days to support rehearsals and maintenance of AV equipment out of term time (total of 185 working days). In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and access to a benefits hub.