Job Description

Performing Arts, Music and Media Technician

21,283 - 21,627 per annum for 36.25 hours per week, college staff term time only.

Full and part time applications will be considered.

Are you someone who loves live sound, lighting rigs, recording studios and helping others bring their creative ideas to life? Do you enjoy sharing your technical know-how and working with people who are just as passionate about performance and production as you are?

If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Performing Arts, Music and Media (PAMM) Technician to join our talented Academy of Creative Arts team at Blackpool Sixth. This is a permanent, term-time role with occasional extra hours for shows and events - because when the curtain goes up, the magic happens!

As part of our dynamic Academy of Creative Arts PAMM department, you'll help our students shine in our state-of-the-art facilities - including a 300-seat theatre, recording and performance studios, editing suite, dance studio and two drama studios. We host over 20 performances a year and offer both BTEC and A Level courses, so no two days are ever the same.

A day in your new role could see you:

Setting up and programming lighting for shows and gigs Mixing sound, editing music and sourcing sound effects Prepping instruments and checking studio kit is show-ready Supporting students as they learn studio recording and production skills Helping teachers bring creative projects to life
If you've got a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a music-related subject, great communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach - you'll fit right in.

Apply now and help our students hit all the right notes!

Closing date: 10th December 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews: 17th December 2025

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months Free use of the college gym A generous pension contribution of 15.4% for support staff. Our teachers are auto-enrolled into Teacher's Pension Scheme Education specific learning and development Free car parking Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family Wellbeing day on Friday 13th February 2026 with the full day off for all Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college's commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

????

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,283.00-21,627.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person