Music Technician

Moulton School and Science College; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in England is seeking a reliable Music Technician to support their Performing Arts department on a casual basis. This role involves setting up sound systems and lighting for events such as school plays and concerts, ensuring equipment safety, and maintaining technical resources. Flexibility is key as hours will vary around performance dates, with some evening work required. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with sound systems and stage lighting.
• Flexibility in working hours, including evenings.
• Ability to manage technical equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sound systems for various events.
• Rig and operate stage lighting for productions.
• Manage AV equipment for presentations and performances.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of all technical equipment.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a reliable technician to join our vibrant Performing Arts department on a casual basis. As a Music Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support for our specialist music and drama facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and compliance of our equipment as well as setting up technical resources for our school productions, concerts, recordings, and other performing arts events. This role requires flexibility, as hours will be concentrated around key performance dates in the school calendar and may include occasional evening work.

Key Responsibilities

• Live Event Support: Set up, operate, and dismantle sound systems (PA systems, microphones, monitors etc) for a range of events including school plays, musicals, and concerts.
• Live Event Support: Rig, focus, and operate stage lighting equipment, including generic lanterns, intelligent lighting, and follow spots.
• Live Event Support: Set up and operate audio-visual (AV) equipment, including projectors, screens, and playback systems.
• Live Event Support: Operate sound and/or lighting desks during rehearsals and live performances, responding to cues and the needs of the production.
• Equipment Management & Safety: Manage the audio and/or video recording of student performances, concerts, and coursework submissions.
• Equipment Management & Safety: Conduct routine maintenance and safety inspections of all sound, lighting, and AV equipment.
• Equipment Management & Safety: Maintain an accurate inventory of all technical equipment and manage a booking system for its use.
• Equipment Management & Safety: Ensure the safe and secure storage of all technical assets.
• Equipment Management & Safety: Uphold and promote Health & Safety standards within all performance spaces, particularly concerning electrical safety, working at height, and cable management.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school.