Contract: Permanent - Part Time.
Salary: £13,993.50 Actual. £27,987 FTE
Location: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU
Closing date: 21 September 2026, although should a suitable applicant be employed, the vacancy may be closed before this date
We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.
What you’ll be doing
The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the audio-visual systems to facilitate Teaching and Learning, and to provide technical and practical support to pupils, staff and external hirers across the theatre
What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
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Knowledge of audio mixing desks (mixers)
- Knowledge of audio and video equipment including cabling
- Knowledge of stage lighting and lighting desks
- Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of multiple DAWs (Reaper, Cubase, Audacity etc.)
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Experience of diagnosing and resolving technical issues
- Experience of recording and editing audio, video and image files
- Experience of Microsoft Office products
- Experience of stage lighting and lighting desks
- Experience of mixing live audio
- Experience of video recording live events
- Experience of photographing events for publication
- Experience of providing advice and guidance to users in their use of AV equipment
- Experience of working in education
- Experience creating content for social media
For any questions about the role, please see the application instructions for contact information. Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more information.
Who we are
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.
The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:
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We put girls first
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We think and act fearlessly
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We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
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We are a family of schools
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We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff
As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Why join us
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
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Competitive salaries and pay progression
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Access to extensive professional development opportunities
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Training grants for qualifications
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A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
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Generous pension schemes
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Free life assurance benefit
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Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
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A Cycle to Work scheme
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Competitive terms and conditions of employment
There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.
Our commitment
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
