Job Description

Music Technician

£15.50-£16.50 per hour | Full-Time | 8:30am-4:30pm | ASAP or September Start

A successful secondary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Music Technician to support the delivery of Music, Dance and Drama across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for music, sound and lighting, technical theatre, or arts administration to join a creative and thriving performing arts faculty.

About the Role

You will provide technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Working closely with the Head of Music and wider faculty staff, you will play a key role in supporting performances, examinations, rehearsals and school events.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support for concerts, productions, open evenings and other school events.
Design and operate sound and lighting systems for rehearsals and performances.
Set up, prepare and maintain instruments, sound equipment and technological resources.
Record and manage GCSE and A Level Music performances for coursework submission.
Support the administration of instrumental lessons, timetables, registers and instrumental hire.
Assist with communications, permissions and organisation of departmental events.
Run and support a student technical team and extracurricular tech club.
Liaise with IT staff and external agencies regarding equipment maintenance and specialist support.
Support the wider life of the school through extracurricular music and performing arts activities.
Monitor, maintain and safely store departmental equipment and resources.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

Have a genuine passion for music and the performing arts.
Have experience with sound, lighting or technical theatre equipment (desirable).
Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Be proactive, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
Enjoy working with young people within a school environment.

Ideal Background

This role would suit graduates or experienced professionals from areas such as:

Music
Music Technology
Performing Arts
Technical Theatre
Theatre Production
Sound Engineering

The school is located in Ealing and offers a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants for this Music Technician position will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.