Resident Graduate - Music and Media Technology

Leighton Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, versatile and dedicated Graduate to work within our Music department, which includes a thriving and developing film and media programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team where creativity, technology, innovation and teamwork are core values. The successful candidate will be a recent graduate who may aspire to a career in teaching or in the music business. As part of the role, time will be available to develop your own creative projects and portfolio. 

The department uses a wide range of Apple computers and devices with software including Logic Pro X, Garageband, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro X, iMovie. Film and video equipment includes; a Tricaster multi-camera production system, Panasonic/Blackmagic/Marshall/GoPro cameras, tripods & jib, lighting/sound/green screen. All of this housed in a brand new state of the art music and media centre.

This fixed term residential post provides valuable support to our Music Department, classroom learning and boarding houses, as well as an exciting and ideal opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in education or music to experience life of our vibrant and successful school.   On a daily basis, you will also be supporting the Head of House and members of the House Team to ensure the pastoral welfare of all boarders and day students.

We aim to offer our Resident Graduates a memorable experience with energetic and inspiring students within a co-educational environment. The School will provide accommodation throughout the contract and free board courtesy of our onsite restaurant, Oakview during term time. You will also have access to a gym and swimming pool on site, and in this paid role you will also have opportunities for continuing your professional development.

This experience provides a platform for various career progressions paths at the end of your residency you will have achieved positive results both personally and professionally and you will have developed skills and experience of considerable value – particularly if you decide to continue your career in teaching.

Salary: £10,000 per annum (FTE), with free accommodation throughout the contract and free board during term time. This position is offered on a fixed term basis and the contract will expire on the 31st August 2020.

To apply, please download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

Please note that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.