Music Teacher and Music Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Pension scheme access

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Helston Community College in Cornwall seeks a 0.6 FTE post in the Music Department to teach Music Technology, including the RSL Level 3 diploma at post-16, and to oversee day-to-day music technology equipment and facilities. The trust will consider one candidate for both halves or separate teaching/technician appointments.

Qualified and unqualified teachers and industry professionals such as sound engineers are welcome to apply, but visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of music technology, recording and audio production.
• Strong knowledge of music technology, recording and audio production.
• Competent music performer.
• Excellent organisational and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (technology pathway) at post-16
• Support students with music technology software, hardware and recording equipment
• Support the teaching of GCSE music performing and composing coursework
• Prepare and maintain music technology equipment and facilities
• Provide technical support to teaching staff and students
• Set up and operate equipment for lessons, performances and departmental activities
• Support the day-to-day running of the music technology provision
• Possibly teach some lessons at other key stages, to be discussed at interview

Skills

Music technology knowledge

Music recording

Music performance

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

This combined teaching and technical post sits in the Music Department at Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust. The holder would teach Music Technology, including the RSL Level 3 diploma at post-16, while looking after the department's music technology equipment and facilities day to day. The role is 0.6 fte, and the trust will consider one candidate covering both halves or separate teaching and technician appointments. Qualified and unqualified teachers and industry professionals such as sound engineers are welcome to apply, but visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver the RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (technology pathway) at post-16
• Support students with music technology software, hardware and recording equipment
• Support the teaching of GCSE music performing and composing coursework
• Prepare and maintain music technology equipment and facilities
• Provide technical support to teaching staff and students
• Set up and operate equipment for lessons, performances and departmental activities
• Support the day-to-day running of the music technology provision
• Possibly teach some lessons at other key stages, to be discussed at interview

Experience

• Practical experience of music technology, recording and audio production

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of music technology, recording and audio production
• Competent music performer
• Excellent organisational and technical problem-solving skills
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Two satisfactory references
• Proof of relevant qualifications
• Health assessment questionnaire

Other

• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their development
• Passion for music education and extra-curricular activities

What’s offered

• Continued professional development opportunities
• Family friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme