Performing Arts Technician

Performing Arts (PA) Technician required for September 2026

NSB Trust Support Staff Scale point 3 £ 24,796 FTE using April 2025 NJC rates

(£11,199.97 to £13,999.96 Actual, dependent on hours)

20 to 25 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days)

9:00am-1:00pm/2:00pm daily (exact hours confirmed on appointment)

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 9th July 2026

Interviews: W/B Monday 13th July 2026

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand‑new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year?

Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to work as an integral part of our highly successful Performing Arts Team. You will work closely with other school staff to support students’ learning in the classroom as well as our extracurricular provision.

Previous experience of working in a school would be beneficial but is not essential. Due to the nature of the role, we will need the successful applicant to have a degree of flexibility in their working hours, to support a small number of performances every year.

• You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self‑starter;
• You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro‑active team to identify and address any issues;
• You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;
• You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;
• You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well‑being of students;
• You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

• A brand‑new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.
• Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.