Graduate Assistant (Music Tech & AV)

St Edward's School, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Music Tech & AV to support technical aspects of school events. This full-time role offers invaluable experience in technical theatre, sound production, and event management. As part of a dynamic team, you will gain hands-on training while working under experienced staff. Responsibilities include providing technical support for productions and assisting with Music Technology classes. The position encourages professional development through training opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in the arts or education.

Benefits

Training courses at school’s expense

Opportunity to live in a boarding house as a Resident Tutor

Qualifications

• Experience with recording studio software is essential for this role.
• Familiarity with live event sound mixing and lighting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for school events, including sound and lighting.
• Assist in running the school's recording studio and monitor pupil use.

Skills

Recording studio software

Live event sound mixing

Lighting rigging and focusing

Programming lighting boards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Technology or related field

Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

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Graduate Assistant (Music Tech & AV)

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Opportunity to gain a range of invaluable skills and experience in technical theatre, sound production, event management and the performing arts.

As a Graduate Assistant at St. Edward’s, you will develop your career and receive training, working under the direction of highly experienced academic and technical staff.

Your responsibilities will include providing technical support with school events, such as lighting and sound for productions and shows at the award-winning North Wall Arts Centre, as well as video streaming or recording events throughout the school.

You will also provide support with the running of the school’s recording studio and monitor pupils who use the facilities.

You will also assist teachers with A-level Music Technology classes, as well as academic Music classes, and provide technical support for exam pieces in both disciplines.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching or a different profession you will be encouraged to attend relevant training courses at the school’s expense.

There may also be the opportunity to live in a boarding house as a Resident Tutor.

About You

Graduate Assistants play a full part in the boarding and co-curricular life of the school. Their work is varied, and that variety is, to some extent, determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual.

Given the technical aspects of the role, you will need some experience of recording studio software, such as Logic, Ableton or equivalent, as well as live event work, such as mixing sound, in addition to experience of rigging and focusing lights, and programming lighting boards.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 16th May 2025.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found.

Therefore early applications are encouraged.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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