Music Technician
Full time, all year round
Starting January 2025
Headington Rye Oxford is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities
Executive Summary
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic technician to provide technical support to the Music Department and to assist with wider school events as needed. The successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys working with students and staff alike, with excellent knowledge of music software, recording and IT.
Music at Headington Rye Oxford
Headington Rye Oxford has an exciting and happy Music Department with a large dedicated team of academic and specialist instrumental tutors. The department is housed in a purpose-built Music School, with excellent practice and teaching facilities, performance and rehearsal spaces, and a recording studio.
We offer a full academic programme (including GCSE and A Level Music) and teach over 400 instrumental lessons a week, supported by a full-time Administrator.
We facilitate a busy concert programme throughout the year and aim to provide performance opportunities for all musicians, regardless of their experience. Pupils are committed, high-achieving and polite.
Role Description
This is a full time, permanent, year-round position.
Key Responsibilities
- provide technical and IT support to the Music Department and AV support for wider school events
- provide IT support to the Music Department, including maintaining software and upgrades, including macOS systems
- manage the Recording Studio and Electronic Music Studio
- be responsible for all electronic equipment within the department
- provide technical support as needed with classroom lessons, recorded Music exams and with Music Technology courses
- provide technical support for Music Department concerts, both in and out of school, and to assist with sound design for school productions
- oversee the live-streaming of concerts
- oversee the management of the music building
- be responsible for infrastructure improvements, such as the spec, upgrading and installation of equipment
- be able to provide additional technical support for other school events as required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- degree/high level qualifications in Sound Engineering or Music Production
- knowledge of macOS systems
- working knowledge of a studio environment and software such as Pro Tools and Logic
- experience of ‘live’ sound and configuring PA systems
Desirable
- experience of school environments/working with young people
Personal Attributes and Skills
- excellent communication with staff and pupils
- a willingness to be part of a team and to adapt to the needs of the school
- excellent administrative/IT skills and organisation
- an interest in music and IT software developments
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Permanent, full time all year round
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Fee remission
In accordance with the School’s policy, which may be subject to change, up to 50 per cent fee remission for girls attending Headington Rye Oxford and up to 20 per cent fee remission for boys attending Magdalen College School (under a reciprocal agreement) and subject to the terms of their policy. Fee remission is calculated on the number of weeks and hours worked and is pro rata for part-time staff.
Salary
£28k per annum
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Yoga, Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir. Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headington.org
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024
Interviews: week commencing Monday 11th November 2024
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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