AV Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the exciting development of the AV experiences across our school. This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside a talented team, providing expertise and assistance to both staff and students in the Performing Arts Department while contributing to the broader IT needs of the school.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

1. Performing Arts Support

To assist with the day-to-day operations of the Drama Department, as directed by the Head of Drama/Facilities Manager. To provide technical support and to prepare technical facilities for drama sessions, rehearsals, performances and events
Production management (including set design/construction, lighting design, sound design, operation of lighting and sound desks and rigging of lights) for school productions and other school events.
To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs, including the assembly, rigging, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment, lighting equipment, special effects and sound equipment.
Providing technical support to staff, external visitors, visiting theatre companies and guest speakers.
Theatre equipment maintenance including liaising with contractors to ensure necessary repairs and services are undertaken
Management and maintenance of Audio Visual equipment for performances, exams, lectures and assemblies
Training staff and selected students on the use of Audio Visual equipment
Management of student Audio Visual Technicians
Daily checks and termly audits of Performing Art spaces and equipment. Ensure that Health and Safety checks and measures are adhered to at all times by checking the safety of practical area during the day, ensuring equipment is safe for use

2. Publicity and IT support

Producing promotional/information posters, films and images for the school/trust
Troubleshooting for room systems, including microphones, cameras, and desktop PC’s and laptops
Perform system maintenance and updates as appropriate
Working with the IT team to resolve support tickets, calls and emails and keeping users up to date on the progress of their issues
Support all AV troubleshooting, including video conferencing and audio-conferencing room systems, projectors, digital screens, and other related equipment.
Continuity, Maintenance & Security.
Offering IT and technical support across the Academy Trust as required.

Any other duties allocated by your Line Manager.

Where you'll work

Claremont High School
Claremont Avenue
Kenton
Harrow
HA3 0UH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BLUE LION TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Audiovisual technician (level 5)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Operate a video camera and vision mixer
Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
Root cause analysis & problem solving
Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
Configure and manage remote participation systems
Edit audio and video content
Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
Create digital assets for video workflows
Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
Audio capture
Deliver virtual event technical operations
Clearly advise and guide event participants
Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
Complete risk assessment documentation
Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
Document and record maintenance activities
Safe storage of equipment
Create a coherent planning document
Operate a video camera and vision mixer
Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
Root cause analysis & problem solving
Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
Configure and manage remote participation systems
Edit audio and video content
Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
Create digital assets for video workflows
Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
Audio capture
Deliver virtual event technical operations
Clearly advise and guide event participants
Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
Complete risk assessment documentation
Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
Document and record maintenance activities
Safe storage of equipment
Create a coherent planning document

Your training plan

Training will be completed whilst you are at work on Employer premises.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or Above)
Mathematics (grade 4/C or Above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Technical Theatre, Drama or Media (grade C or Above)

BTEC in:

Technical Theatre, Drama or Media (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Technical Theatre, with confidence in rigging, operating, and maintaining theatrical lighting and sound equipment. As a key member of our team, you will interact with a wide variety of people at all levels, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. You will thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and adaptable environment where teamwork is central to success.

About this company

As a team we deliver success through our core values of Excellence, Respect, Admiration, Enjoyment and Perseverance. These values are celebrated and endorsed across the academy so that students of all ages and abilities can make remarkable progress academically, socially and personally. The academy is renowned for its excellent teaching and for academic achievement. Each year exam results at GCSE and A Level are first-rate, with students progressing to leading universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions, and popular colleges: the large majority securing their first-choice destination. This enables them to enjoy rewarding professional careers in fields such as Medicine, Finance, Law, Teaching and Business. Many have achieved sporting success well beyond the school environment and others have found true excellence in performing and the visual arts.

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After this apprenticeship

Candidates will have the opportunity for a permanent role with the Trust.

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