Performing Arts Assistant & Technician

Key Responsibilities:

Music and Theatre curricula (Teaching & Learning)

• Lighting and sound support for student performances and assessments 

• Assisting teachers with sound and lighting in lessons (MYP and DP)

• Assist with sound recordings of music performances

• Training teachers and students in using lighting and sound equipment

• Working closely with teachers and classes to facilitate theatre units, projects, planning and procurement of materials, tools and equipment. 

• Assisting with Performing Arts after school activities as needed.

Support with Events

• Assisting with secondary events such as productions and performances, and concerts (both small and large scale) including spaces, materials and equipment

• Liaising with teachers, the VSA AV team and other organisers of events

Department support of spaces and equipment

• Overseeing, tracking and maintenance of music and theatre equipment

• Assisting with procurement 

• Keeping rooms organised and tidy 

• Keep track and update systems (such as room booking systems & display screens)

Other duties relating to the Performing Arts and whole Secondary Arts department as they arise.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma preferred (Theatre / Music / Media  or related field)

• Secondary school completion (HKDSE or equivalent) as a minimum

• Prior school or education-related experience

• IT literacy (comfortable with computers, classroom tech, and common creative software)

• Excellent communication skills. Very high level of English language proficiency is required. Cantonese / Mandarin is helpful but not essential 

• Strong knowledge and experience of Theatre Lighting, Audio and Video Equipment

• Ability to design lighting and operate cameras, tripods, microphones

• File management and backup skills (shared drives, cloud storage, naming conventions)

• Willingness to liaise with central IT/AV teams, log tickets, and follow school IT policies (accounts, data privacy, copyright)

• Ability to work both independently and with teams 

• Strong time management, ability to take initiative and follow through with projects and tasks 

• Agile and flexible willingness to do tasks as the need arises 

• High energy can operate in a busy / unpredictable environment in a fast paced, varied role 

• Required to support performing arts evening events

The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants please email their resume and cover letter to Apply Now by 13 September 2026.

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