Audio Visual Technician | Manchester Secondary Academy

Audio Visual Technician – Manchester Secondary Academy

From school assemblies and theatre productions to classroom presentations and live events, reliable audio-visual equipment makes a real difference to how a school operates.

We're recruiting an experienced Audio Visual (AV) Technician to support the technical needs of a secondary academy in Manchester.

This is a practical, varied position for someone who enjoys working with sound, lighting and visual technology, and can confidently set up, maintain and troubleshoot AV equipment across a busy school environment.

The Opportunity

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

• School Type: Secondary Academy

• Position: Audio Visual Technician

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

What You'll Be Involved In

School Events & Performances

• Set up and operate sound, lighting and projection equipment for assemblies, performances and school events.

• Provide technical assistance during presentations, meetings and live productions.

• Support rehearsals and ensure equipment is functioning correctly before events.

Classroom & AV Support

• Maintain and troubleshoot interactive displays, projectors, microphones and audio systems.

• Assist staff with the setup and use of AV equipment in classrooms and shared spaces.

• Respond to technical faults and provide practical solutions to minimise disruption.

Equipment & Technical Maintenance

• Carry out routine inspections, testing and basic repairs of AV equipment.

• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and organise safe storage.

• Assist with installing new AV systems and coordinating external technical support when required.

• Ensure equipment is operated safely and in line with relevant school procedures.

The Skills We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who can combine strong technical knowledge with a helpful, practical approach.

Previous experience providing AV or technical support within a school is essential.

You should also have:

• Experience operating sound systems, microphones, projectors and lighting equipment.

• Good troubleshooting skills and confidence resolving technical issues independently.

• Knowledge of AV cabling, connections and basic system configuration.

• The ability to prepare equipment and manage technical requirements for school events.

• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.

• A professional, approachable manner when supporting teachers, pupils and other staff.

Experience supporting school productions, theatre lighting or live sound would be an advantage.

A Role With Plenty of Variety

This is an opportunity for an experienced AV Technician to put their technical skills to use in an educational environment where no two days are quite the same.

Whether you're preparing equipment for a school production, resolving a classroom display issue or supporting a major assembly, your work will help ensure that school activities run without unnecessary technical interruptions.

If you have school-based AV experience and are looking for a permanent position in Manchester, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Submit your application today to be considered for this Audio Visual Technician position.