Music Technician
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to joinour team at RalphAllenSchool.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Music Technician to fulfil a number of different roles within the Music Department, including supporting the teaching and use of Music Technology at A’ level and GCSE and supporting students recording audio for A level Music Technology coursework.
We are looking for a reliable, punctual, flexible individual with a Music/Music Technology, or other relevant Level 3/A Level qualification. A Willingness to work with and manage the “tech crew” – a small group of students who are interested in developing their interests and expertise in live sound for performance is important.
The successful applicant will be responsible for all musical instruments and equipment and providing technical support, for concerts, performances and events (some of these will involve evening work). They will need a good working technical knowledge of a range of sound and recording equipment as well as techniques and knowledge of music technology and its application including the use of Logic PRO X.
Where the response to an advertisement has been exceptional, occasionally shortlisting and interviews may be arranged at short notice. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible.
Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicantmust be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers andwill need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff- Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Opportunities for continual professional development.
- A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
- Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
- A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
- A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
- An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
- A strong community of schools
- A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
- An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
- A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
- A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
- Access to wellbeing support and tools
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.