AV Technician
ACS Hillingdon is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Part-Time AV Technician to support our vibrant school community with audio-visual systems, technology, communications, and events across the campus.
This is a term-time only position, working 20 hours per week (4 hours per day), with a start date of 1 August 2026. Two weeks will be required during school holidays, with occasional additional evening and weekend events (in lieu or overtime).
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality AV support for a wide range of school activities and events. From assemblies and performances to parent evenings and live productions, you’ll ensure all technical elements run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities- Provide AV, sound, lighting, and IT support for school events (during and after school hours as required)
- Support events in the auditorium and across the wider campus
- Assist with parent meetings, open evenings, and student conferences
- Oversee the use, setup, and maintenance of auditorium AV and stage equipment
- Deliver technical setups for teaching, performances, and events
- Train staff and students in the use of AV and auditorium systems
- Coordinate communications for school events with parents, staff, students, and leadership
- Hands-on experience with digital and analogue AV, sound, and lighting systems
- Familiarity with Apple iPads and laptops
- Experience using Logic Pro X
- Experience with Allen & Heath QU24 sound desks (or similar)
- Experience with FLX lighting desks (or similar)
- Proven ability to set up and mix sound for live performances, including radio/headset microphones and live instruments
- Experience troubleshooting AV issues in live environments
- Experience with live streaming events.
- Professional, approachable, and proactive
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Independent worker with good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to learn and undertake training as needed.
- Experience working in an educational setting is highly desirable
- Understanding of technical requirements for music and drama
- Knowledge of acoustics in performance spaces
- Experience with inventory management
- UK based/UK citizen as this is a part time role.
Working Schedule:
- 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
- Term time only
- Permanent contract
- Start date: 1 August 2026
- Closing date: 31/05/2026
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.