School Music Technician — Live Sound & Studio Tech

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a dedicated Music Technician to support the thriving Music Department, helping deliver engaging lessons and performances while keeping facilities safe and well maintained.

Working part time (20 hours per week) on a permanent basis, you will collaborate with the Head of Music to support coursework, set up live events, maintain equipment and nurture students’ enthusiasm for music technology in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-track recording and sequencing is required.
• Ability to set up and operate PA systems for live events.
• Maintenance and repair of musical/technical equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of installing software including VST instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons and music technology coursework for students.
• Set up live events, rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain and safely store musical equipment and gear.
• Collaborate with staff to support teaching and safeguarding.

Skills

Multi-track recording

Live PA operation

Equipment maintenance

Music software install

Organisational skills

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Collaborative approach

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Music technology / production qual

Tools

Cubase

PA systems

VST instruments

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a dedicated Music Technician to support the thriving Music Department, helping deliver engaging lessons and performances while keeping facilities safe and well maintained.

Working part time (20 hours per week) on a permanent basis, you will collaborate with the Head of Music to support coursework, set up live events, maintain equipment and nurture students’ enthusiasm for music technology in an educational setting.