Music Schools Evening Steward

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Windsor; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare options

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Lunch subsidies

Sport facilities access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Eton College in Windsor invites applications for a part-time Evening Music Schools Steward to join the Music Department. Based at historic campus, responsibilities include maintaining security, assisting rehearsals, and acting as main contact for staff and visitors during evenings.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with IT and Excel, able to multitask, communicate effectively, and uphold safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with IT and Excel is required.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of the building and safeguard young people.
• Check shared email accounts and respond when required.
• Act as the responsible adult in emergencies.
• Serve as main contact for students, teachers, and visitors.
• Log room bookings and assist with room setup for rehearsals and events.
• Support with clerical tasks as needed by music teachers.

Skills

IT proficiency

Excel

Time management

Communication

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eton College has a vacancy for a Music Schools Evening Steward to join our thriving Music Department.This is a part-time, permanent position where you will be based inbeautiful and historicsurroundings of Eton College.

The Music Schools is a very large and busy department with a high level of weekly activity that includes; over 60 academic lessons, 40 rehearsals and approximately 1300 lessons. There are over 70 visiting music teachers as well as 8 full-time teachers who, together with support staff and administrators help the Music Schools run 7 days a week, during term time.

The evening steward is expected to maintain the security and operation of the building during evening periods. To act as the main point of contact for boys, teachers, and those that are working or visiting the Music Schools building. The provision of general assistance for scheduled rehearsals, concerts and music competitions.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff.

• a generous pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution)
• salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare
• a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• enhanced family‑friendly pay
• a cycle to work scheme
• subsidised lunches during term time
• free or significantly discounted access to the College’s excellent sport and leisure facilities
• discounts with local retailers and businesses

Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College’s excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

• Maintaining the security and safety of those working in the building including the safeguarding of young people;
• Checking shared email accounts and sending emails when required;
• Acting as the responsible adult in any emergency situation;
• Point of contact for any general queries from students, visiting music teachers and members of the public;
• Safe and secure locking of the department;
• Liaising with Ensemble leaders over registers;
• Contacting House Masters and Dames when required;
• Taking and logging room bookings for certain venues within Music Schools;
• Occasional help with preparation of rooms and equipment for rehearsals and concerts;
• Assistance with occasional clerical tasks as delegated by music teachers such as printing and photocopying;
• Occasional allocation of rooms for visiting music teachers.
• Housekeeping duties such as checking rooms and keeping common areas tidy;

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Demonstrable proficiency in IT, and comfort using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel;
• The ability to juggle competing tasks, to organise your time and to prioritise effectively so nothing slips through the cracks;
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently, especially at times of high activity;
• Excellent team-working skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate to a wide range of different individuals including teachers, pupils and any visitors to the Music Schools, and to flex your style accordingly;
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students;

Working Pattern

This is a part‑time evening position working 1 to 3 shifts from 7pm to 10.30pm per week including weekends with some flexibility, during term time.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help.Should you require anyreasonable adjustmentsto be made or facilitiesprovided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on

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DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College 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, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online searchand, where applicable, Prohibition checks.If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.