We are seeking to appoint an AV and IT Technician as soon as possible to join our team and provide essential technical support across the school. Recognised qualifications would be beneficial, and a commitment to quality and excellence is essential.
The Role
This is a varied role, and the post holder will be part of an established team offering support to colleagues across the School. Their skills and expertise will facilitate large and small-scale shows and performances; awards ceremonies; regular assemblies; staff meetings; lessons; examinations and other events. They will occasionally provide technical support required for community use of the school facilities.
The role will involve the use of a wide range of software and equipment including sound, lighting and staging gear. Specific training will be provided for equipment and software where necessary. It will also offer the opportunity to support and train the students in their knowledge and use of equipment.
The successful candidate will be someone capable of taking ownership of their work, following through to a satisfactory conclusion. They will have a sound understanding of Health & Safety and GDPR procedures and requirements, as well as the safe use of equipment. They will be expected to build positive working relationships with all school staff and ensure the school events can operate as smoothly as possible to create the best environment for our pupils.
The School Site
The School site is very pleasantly situated next to the Botanical Gardens in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, 1½ miles from Birmingham city centre. It is a large site comprising a Senior School, Prep School and Nursery. Pupils’ education at EHS is supported by superb academic facilities – from our modern classrooms and science labs to our ICT suites and libraries. We also provide excellent facilities for a wide range of creative and sporting activities, including:
The Small Print
This position is full-time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (usually 8:00am – 4:30pm including 1 hour lunch break). Out of hours work is required for events, with time off in lieu provided.
The ideal candidate will be able to start as soon as possible.
Every employee at EHS is a valued member of the team, and staff wellbeing is important. Employee benefits include a generous employer pension; on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; delicious lunches prepared by our onsite catering team; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Application Process
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack.
Applications, addressed to to Mr Nathan Southall (Director of IT, Systems Innovation and Digital Strategy), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack. Please submit these by noon on Friday 31st October to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk. CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.
Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Applicants whom we consider suitable will be invited to an interview at Edgbaston High School for Girls and there will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day.
To comply with KCSIE, Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
