Music Technician (Part-Time)

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant school is seeking a part-time Music Technician to support the Music Department, enhancing student learning and managing music equipment. The role includes organizing music events and providing practical support in classrooms. An ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and knowledgeable in music.

Benefits

Use of facilities/instruments/recording studio

Access to photocopier

Qualifications

• Creative individual with strong musical knowledge.
• Ability to work in administrative and creative capacities.

Responsibilities

• Manage music equipment and oversee repairs.
• Support and enhance the teaching experience of pupils.
• Prepare logistics for music concerts and events.

Skills

Musical knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Job Overview

The Role

The School is currently looking for a part-time Music Technician to join the Music Department.

Our Music Department is a busy environment offering students a broad spectrum of specialisms. Music is an integral part of the curriculum throughout the school and there is a growing take up of the subject across all the years. The appointed Music Technician will be given training if required.

We are looking for a creative individual with strong musical knowledge. Duties will include supporting and enhancing the teaching and learning experience of pupils, assisting the Music Department in raising its profile across the whole school, as well as on national and international levels through various events. The role will also involve managing music equipment and overseeing/doing repairs.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and adaptable, able to work in an administrative as well as creative capacity, organising systems and keeping records, as well as offering more practical support in the classroom. The classroom areas for Music are engaged and lively centres of learning, but also provide calm quiet spaces for independent practice. The pupils are motivated and whilst they work well independently on, they may require individual help from the Music Technician.

Reports to: Head of Music

Start date: September 2025

Working Hours: Part Time – 7 hours a week, term-time only, with potential flexibility for events (subject to review at Christmas)

Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year

Salary: Ark Support Payscale, Grade 2, Point 2 (£14.78 per hour)

Closing Date: 7th July 2025

Roles And Responsibilities

Music Events:

• Preparation and logistics for music concerts (set up on the days, transport hire, liaising with church, letters, permission slips, refreshments, rehearsal schedule, programme printing, posters)
• ABRSM exam entries and overseeing the day itself
• Open Mic Nights
  
  

General

• Upkeep of musical instruments and resources (e.g. repairs, tuning guitars and drums)
• Leading and supporting school enrichments
• Manage rehearsal spaces during breaks and lunchtimes and support bands and ensembles during rehearsals
• Booklet and resources printing
• Set up for classroom lessons and enrichments
• Recording A Level and GCSE performances/compositions
• Supporting in mac/composition and performance Music lessons with Year 7-11
• Maintaining and ordering music stationery
  
  

Benefits

• Use of facilities/instruments/recording studio/rehearsal space outside of office hours
• Access to photocopier
  
  

How To Apply

For further information, technical queries regarding the application system or to arrange to discuss the role, please contact [e-mail].

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.