Music and AV Technician

Summary

To provide technical and IT support to the Music Department and AV support for events throughout the year, including during school holidays.

Detail

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.

In an environment where individuals come first, Headington is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, impressive range of sports, music and the arts. Headington 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.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide IT support to the Music Department, including maintaining software and upgrades, including macOS systems
• To manage the Recording Studio and Electronic Music Studio
• To be responsible for all electronic equipment within the department
• To provide technical support as needed with classroom lessons, recorded Music exams and with Music Technology courses
• To provide technical support for Music Department concerts, both in and out of school, and to assist with sound design for school productions
• To oversee the live-streaming of concerts and events
• To oversee the management of the music building
• To be responsible for infrastructure improvements, such as the spec, upgrading and installation of equipment
• To be able to provide additional technical support for other events as required

To support the delivery of other elements of the school curriculum requiring technician support

Closing date: Friday 15th August

Interviews: Week Commencing 18 August

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy, you will be unable to submit your application form.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and 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. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.

Further Information

https://publications.headington.org/vacancies/music-and-av-technician