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Performing Arts Technician

Northampton School

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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Performing Arts (PA) Technician required for Immediate Start

NSB Trust Support Staff Scale point 3 £25,614 FTE using April 2026 NJC rates

(£11,569.45 to £14,461.81 Actual, dependent on hours)

20 to 25 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days)

but may consider different hours for the right candidate

9:00am-1:00pm/2:00pm daily (exact hours confirmed on appointment)

Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 12th November 2026

Interviews: w/b Monday 16th November 2026

About the Role

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, to start at the beginning of the new academic year?

Northampton School (part of The NSB Trust) is looking for a versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to work as an integral part of our highly successful Performing Arts Team, working particularly closely with our music staff as well as other school staff to support students’ learning in the classroom as well as our extracurricular provision.

Previous experience of working in a school would be beneficial but is not essential. Having a musical background is also desirable but is not essential. Due to the nature of the role, we will need the successful applicant to have a degree of flexibility in their working hours, to support a small number of performances every year.

About You

• You must have great organisational skills, be motivated, determined, flexible, resilient and a self-starter;

• You must have a willingness to learn and be part of a pro-active team to identity and address any issues;

• You must be professional and a good communicator when working with staff, students and outside agencies;

• You must have an excellent standard of literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and general education;

• You must have a positive approach to challenge and change and ensure the overall well-being of students;

• You must ensure that the school is a pleasant and secure learning environment so that all students feel safe.

What We Offer

• A brand-new school with exceptional facilities and an ambitious and supportive team environment.

• Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.

• The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

Applications can be made via:

• TES Schrole

• My New Term

• Teach Northants

If you require the application form in a different format, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to act on applications received prior to the closing date.

For more information or to arrange a telephone or video call to discuss the role, please contact the school.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications to [email protected] or The HR Office, c/o Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road Northampton NN1 5RT

Northampton School Headteacher:  Matthew Edwards

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Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-23

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Opportunity and Market

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

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Commute

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Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

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Methodology

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Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-23.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-23.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-23.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-23; retrieved 2026-10-23.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-23; retrieved 2026-10-23.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-10-23; retrieved 2026-10-23.