Drama & Music Technician (maternity cover)
The Calder Learning Trust
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Job summary
The Calder Learning Trust in Mytholmroyd is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Technical Support role to assist Drama and Music departments. You will set up and maintain equipment, prepare teaching and performance spaces, and support peripatetic lessons and events.
Proven experience with Apple Macs, GarageBand and audio-visual gear is essential. The role requires strong organisation, health and safety awareness, and the ability to work within a school timetable and term-time pattern.
Qualifications
- GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Experience of working with technical equipment or backstage in a music, drama, theatre, education or performance environment.
- Experience using Apple Mac computers and GarageBand.
- Experience of organising resources and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of supporting events, performances or productions.
- Experience working in a secondary school environment. (Desired).
- Experience of live sound engineering or theatre production. (Desired).
- Experience of supporting music technology lessons. (Desired).
- Experience using additional music production software. (Desired).
- Basic maintenance and repair skills for musical instruments and technical equipment. (Desired).
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate and maintain technical equipment for Drama and Music lessons, rehearsals, performances and events.
- Prepare teaching spaces, studios and performance areas in advance of lessons and activities.
- Support lighting, sound and projection during performances and productions.
- Assist staff and students in safe use of specialist equipment.
- Provide first-line troubleshooting and support for technical issues.
- Ensure equipment is stored safely and ready for use.
- Maintain Mac devices and music software; assist with recording and editing projects.
- Coordinate registers for peripatetic lessons; liaise with tutors on timetables and room allocations.
- Maintain inventories, undertake audits and report maintenance needs.
- Support concerts, productions and school events; assist with setup and teardown.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Located within the beautiful Calder Valley, West Yorkshire
NJC scale 4 point 7-11, actual salary £14,441 - £15,392 (pro rata)
22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), term time only plus 3 days
Fixed term contract
Interviews: to be confirmed
The Calder Learning Trust is an all-through school, providing an excelent standard of education for students from 4 – 16 years. There are two phases to our school: Calder Primary School for ages 4 11 and Calder High School for ages 11 – 16. Whilst each phase is distinct, they blend seamlessly into one learning community, offering fantastic opportunities for al our students.
Located in the heart of Pennine Yorkshire, in the vilage of Mytholmroyd, approximately six miles west of Halifax, The Calder Learning Trust serves the Calder Valey community stretching from Halifax through Luddendenfoot, then Mytholmroyd, and beyond to the town of Hebden Bridge and the border of Todmorden. It is idealy situated both close to the countryside and with easy transport links to towns and cities for varied learning opportunities outside the classroom.
To provide technical, practical and administrative support to the Drama and Music departments, ensuring that teaching spaces, specialist resources, peripatetic music provision, performances and events are effectively organised and supported. The Drama and Music Technician will play a key role in maintaining equipment, supporting teaching and learning, coordinating instrumental lesson administration and assisting with performances and productions.
Responsible to: Head of Expressive Arts
This post is offered at 0.6 FTE. However, for suitable candidates wishing to work full-time, there may be the opportunity to undertake additional hours within the school as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), subject to experience, skills and the needs of the school.
Applicants interested in combining both roles are encouraged to indicate this within their application.
The Calder Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's Barred List check) and online searches prior to appointment.
The Calder Learning Trust employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay.
- Set up, operate and maintain technical equipment for Drama and Music lessons, rehearsals, performances, concerts and school events.
- Prepare teaching spaces, studios and performance areas in advance of lessons and activities.
- Support the use of lighting, sound and projection equipment during performances and productions.
- Assist staff and students in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment.
- Provide first-line troubleshooting and support for technical issues relating to music and drama equipment.
- Ensure equipment is stored safely, securely and ready for use.
- Support teaching and learning using Apple Mac computers and music technology software, including GarageBand.
- Maintain and update Mac devices, peripherals and associated software where required.
- Assist students and staff with recording, editing and playback of audio projects.
- Support the management and organisation of digital music resources and video recordings.
- Provide practical support during classroom music technology and drama lessons.
- Coordinate and maintain registers for peripatetic music lessons, ensuring accurate attendance records are kept and shared with relevant staff where required.
- Liaise with visiting instrumental and vocal tutors regarding timetables, room allocations and lesson arrangements.
- Prepare and distribute schedules for peripatetic lessons.
- Support the organisation of examinations, recitals and performances involving peripatetic students.
- Maintain records relating to instrumental hire, lesson attendance and associated departmental administration.
- Communicate with staff, students and tutors to ensure the smooth running of instrumental lessons.
- Learning Environment and Room Organisation: Prepare specialist teaching spaces for Drama and Music lessons, ensuring rooms are organised, safe and appropriately resourced.
- Set out and return instruments, music stands, keyboards, staging, props and other teaching resources as required.
- Ensure practice rooms, rehearsal spaces, studios and performance areas are maintained to a high standard.
- Organise teaching spaces to support lessons, rehearsals, examinations and extracurricular activities.
- Monitor the condition and presentation of teaching spaces and report any maintenance concerns promptly.
- Maintain inventories of all Drama and Music equipment and resources.
- Conduct regular audits of instruments, technical equipment, costumes, props and other departmental resources.
- Report faults, damage or replacement requirements to the Head of Expressive Arts Faculty.
- Arrange equipment for repair or servicing where appropriate.
- Ensure storage areas are organised, secure and compliant with health and safety requirements.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and purchasing departmental equipment and consumables.
- Support concerts, productions, open evenings, performances, assemblies, examinations and other school events.
- Assist with the setup and dismantling of staging, sound systems, lighting equipment and performance spaces.
- Liaise with staff regarding technical and logistical requirements for events.
- Support rehearsals and performances as required.
- Provide technical assistance during events, including operation of sound, lighting and projection equipment.
- Undertake occasional evening work to support productions, concerts and other school events, with appropriate notice.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained safely and checked regularly.
- Undertake risk assessments relevant to technical equipment and activities as directed.
- Promote safe working practices in lessons, rehearsals and performances.
- Ensure compliance with school health and safety policies.
- Maintain safe storage of instruments, electrical equipment, costumes, props and staging materials.
- Maintain accurate records relating to equipment, inventories, maintenance schedules and departmental resources.
- Assist with departmental ordering, purchasing and stock control.
- Support the organisation and preparation of resources for lessons, examinations, performances and events.
- Carry out general administrative duties as required to support the work of the Drama and Music departments.
- To carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be agreed with the Headteacher.
This job profile is not a restrictive outline, but indicates a range of duties. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in the range of tasks undertaken as appropriate to the post.
- Wellbeing: We subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service (https://schooladvice.co.uk/) to support staff with a variety of services such as online gyms, medical support and counselling . We deliver training to equip all staff with the skills to identify early signs of mental ill health in pupils and themselves.
- CPD: we have an extensive development programme both internally and externally to support your professional development whilst you are employed by the trust.
- Sustainability: We have good local transport networks including bus and rail.
- Priority places: for children of staff at both Calder Primary and Calder High Schools as part of our Admissions Policy.
- Childcare Vouchers to support staff getting back to work.
- Staff clubs such as staff sketch club, staff book club and various other initiatives.
- GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Experience of working with technical equipment or backstage in a music, drama, theatre, education or performance environment.
- Experience using Apple Mac computers and GarageBand.
- Experience of organising resources and maintaining accurate records.
- Experience of supporting events, performances or productions.
- Experience working in a secondary school environment. (Desired).
- Experience of live sound engineering or theatre production. (Desired)
- Experience of supporting music technology lessons. (Desired)
- Experience using additional music production software. (Desired)
- Basic maintenance and repair skills for musical instruments and technical equipment. (Desired)
- Knowledge of sound, lighting and audio equipment.
- Ability to set up and operate technical equipment for performances and events.
- Ability to organise teaching spaces and resources efficiently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good administrative and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, proactive and self-motivated.
- Flexible and willing to support occasional evening events.
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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