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Music Technician at Harrow School

Harrow School

London Borough of Harrow

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Job summary

Harrow School is seeking a Music Technician to support its vibrant Music Department. This role involves managing sound and AV technology for various performances and events, requiring strong expertise in musical software and a degree in Music Technology. The position is part-time, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious institution with a rich musical tradition.

Benefits

Free parking

Automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme

Use of the School’s sports facilities

Subsidised membership of clubs

Qualifications

Experience supporting a range of events from solo performances to concerts.
Strong expertise in musical software technology.

Responsibilities

Support the Music Department in daily academic life and extra-curricular activities.
Manage AV, lighting, recording, and sound control technology.

Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

First degree in Music Technology

Tools

Musical Software Technology

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Job Reference #: EDV/2025/HS/80791

Location: 5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Greater London, HA1 3HP

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £11,500.00 Annually (Actual). The full-time equivalent salary is £31,500 per annum.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 31st May 2025

Start Date: Week commencing 01 September 2025

Positions Available: 1

About This Role

Permanent, term time only, 20 hours per week to be discussed at interview

The role: The post of Music Technician is an essential role within the Music Department. It offers the opportunity for an experienced technician to support the department in its academic daily life and also in its numerous extra-curricular activities; managing the AV, lighting, recording and sound control technology to support the musicians when they perform at events, concerts, rehearsals and examinations. For more information, please read the job description attached to the right of this advert.

The Skills

You will have a First degree in Music Technology or a closely related subject, along with strong expertise in musical software technology and experience of basic instrument maintenance. Your experience supporting a range of events from solo performances to concerts with several hundred performers will be relied upon, as will your problem-solving skills and flexibility under pressure. Your calm, competent demeanor will be appreciated, and you will enjoy being a part of our friendly, supportive team.

The Environment

Harrow School is situated within a beautiful site in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world, with around 840 boys studying at Harrow. Music is an important part of life at Harrow School. Forty percent of pupils take individual music lessons from the five full-time and 40 part-time staff. There is an impressive array of choirs, orchestras, chamber, jazz and rock groups, and these perform in concerts at School and elsewhere. 80 concerts, ranging from lunch-hour events at St Mary’s Church to the Choral Society Concert in Speech Room with over 300 performers, take place in a typical year. The Music School was purpose-built in 1894 and is a listed building with a small concert hall, office, teaching rooms, and practice rooms.

The Benefits Include

Free parking
Automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme
Use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track
Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs

Applications will be processed as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date; therefore, early application is advised.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete, which may take about a month. Please plan accordingly.