Media Technician - Innovative Secondary School - Hackney,...
Media Technician – Innovative Secondary School – Hackney, London
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (support staff scale depending on experience)
School Information
This opportunity is based in an Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in the London Borough of Hackney . The school has an excellent reputation for creativity, innovation and strong academic achievement.
Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages exploration across both academic and creative disciplines. The school values the arts highly and provides excellent facilities to support creative learning.
The school community is diverse, vibrant and welcoming. Students are enthusiastic learners who take pride in their work and contribute positively to school life.
Creative subjects, including media, performing arts and digital production, are key strengths of the school. Modern facilities support these subjects, including specialist editing suites, media equipment and studio spaces.
Staff work collaboratively to ensure that students receive high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for further education and future careers.
Role Overview
The school is seeking a skilled and proactive Media Technician to support the delivery of media and creative technology across the school.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to prepare equipment, maintain media facilities and assist students during practical sessions. This role is ideal for someone who has strong technical skills and enjoys supporting creative learning.
The Media Technician will play an important role in ensuring that equipment and resources remain organised, functional and ready for use.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and organise media equipment and resources
• Support teachers during practical media lessons
• Assist students with the safe and effective use of equipment
• Manage camera, lighting and sound equipment inventories
• Maintain editing suites and digital media workstations
• Provide technical support for media projects and coursework
• Assist with recording and editing school productions or events
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and maintained properly
• Support creative departments with media production needs
• Coordinate equipment bookings and availability
• Assist with installation of media setups for performances or presentations
• Ensure media facilities remain organised and functional
Candidate Profile
The school is looking for someone who is technically capable and enthusiastic about supporting creative education.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Experience working with media equipment such as cameras, lighting and sound systems
• Knowledge of digital editing software (such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut)
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Experience supporting practical creative environments
• Strong communication skills when assisting students and staff
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment
• Interest in media production or digital arts
• Positive and collaborative attitude
Experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential.
Why Join This School?
Staff benefit from working in a creative and supportive environment where innovation is encouraged.
Benefits include:
• Excellent media facilities and equipment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunities to work on creative school productions and events
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive student engagement in creative subjects
• Well-resourced creative departments
The role offers an exciting opportunity to support students in developing technical and creative media skills.
Application
If you are passionate about media technology and would like to support creative education in a dynamic school environment, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
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