Media and Drama Technician

About this Role Orion Education is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education. We value the difference in all our schools while bringing them together around a shared framework that delivers an enriching experience and a high-quality education for all our young people. Our work is underpinned by our core values of trust, kindness, and endeavour, alongside a commitment to collaboration, consistency, and excellence across our schools. At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward-thinking and inclusive community where learning, wellbeing, and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do. We are as committed to developing and nurturing our staff as we are to supporting our students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious school and make a real difference to students’ creative and technical development. As a Drama and Media Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both the Performing Arts and Media departments, helping to create engaging, high-quality learning experiences for students. You will be responsible for the organisation, management, and maintenance of costumes, props, technical equipment, and digital media resources, as well as providing hands-on technical support for lessons, performances, and events. You will also support students in developing their technical skills across areas such as lighting, sound, filming, and editing, helping to remove barriers and enable creative success. This is a varied and practical role, supporting both curriculum delivery and enrichment opportunities, while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive school culture. Who You Are A creative, organised and technically skilled individual with a passion for supporting young people A confident communicator who is approachable, proactive, and professional A team player who works effectively within a busy school environment A positive role model with high expectations and attention to detail Someone who values inclusion and supports all students to succeed, including those who prefer technical pathways We Are Looking For Someone Who Has experience in drama, media, technical theatre, or a related field (desirable) Can manage equipment, resources, and technical spaces effectively Is confident supporting students with practical and technical skills (lighting, sound, filming, editing) Can organise and maintain digital student work for assessment and moderation Is able to support performances, rehearsals, and school events Communicates clearly and works well with staff, students, and external partners Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing Is confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, share