Key Responsibilities:
The Music Technician will be a key member of the performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Music and supervised by the Senior Music & Drama Technician:
● The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Music department in all curriculum and co-curricular activities and for managing the use, inventory, and maintenance of instruments, Audio/Visual, and other equipment in the Music department.
● They will attend, support, and ensure that the setup of all rehearsals, performances, and other activities involving music is prepared and conducted at a high standard.
● The post holder will work closely with the Senior Music & Drama Technician to distribute tasks and event support efficiently and effectively.
● They will work to support music actively in both Junior and Senior Music Departments.
In particular, the Music technician will:
● Liaise with and determine the requirements for all requested music activities, rehearsals, events, and performances from the performance/event organiser with a full understanding of the nature, tone, and formality of the functions.
● Provide a high level of technical support to all staff, students, and external users involved in music activities, including assistance in curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities, trips, visits, and events run by external parties.
● Prepare and operate all audio, visual, and other equipment and components for shows, concerts, events, and functions.
● Provide technical support for music teaching staff & students as and when required during curriculum lessons, exams, coursework preparation, and recording. Liaise with the Memorial Hall technicians to facilitate the provision of microphones, lighting, and PA systems for classes and rehearsals.
● Provide technical support & stage management for all music activities & performances at both internal and external events & visits.
● Be responsible for the setup and storage of music activities, for example, chairs, stands, staging, and other equipment for all music events, coordinating closely with the Logistics and Planning officer where additional assistance is required.
● Assist staff and students with work, including photocopying, arranging displays, photographing work, and preparation of materials.
● Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the music rooms and liaise with the Director of Music and School’s maintenance team regarding any concerns.
● Assist music scholars and other students in self-directed music activities.
● Meet regularly with the Director of Music to plan a schedule to maintain instruments and equipment and ensure they are ready for forthcoming lessons and extra-curricular activities.
● Manage, maintain, and keep an up-to-date inventory of all music equipment, e.g. instruments, stands, & A/V equipment.
● Complete the schedule of instrument and equipment preparation, repair, and maintenance each week.
● Repair and tune instruments (including weekly tuning of violins, cellos, guitars and ukuleles)
● Prepare specific instruments, equipment, resources, and materials for music departments on request.
● Manage the storage and keep stock of all music audio-visual components across the music department and shared event spaces (sound, lighting, projection, digital equipment, etc.).
● Be available throughout the day to provide technical support to teaching staff, especially during GCSE and A Level Music Technology lessons. Assist with individual coursework recording tasks after school as arranged with individual pupils.
● Manage student equipment bookings and provide Music Tech support for music You Times as needed.
● There is an expectation that the technician will be available for evening/weekend events, for which due notice will be provided.
● Support the department with parent workshops and meetings through administrative duties and organizing events.
● Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
● In addition, the job holder will be expected to carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as may be reasonably required by the Director of Music.
● The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that their working knowledge and skill base is kept up-to-date, to ensure that they can support the Music Department appropriately.
● Liaise with the Director of Business and Services to ensure that all technical and venue setup in the school complies with the school’s health and safety policy.
● Delegate and direct work to the Memorial Hall AV Technician effectively