Music Technician

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for a Music Technician.  This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

22.5 HOURS 39 Weeks - 3 days a week - TERM TIME PERMANENT

The Music Technician will provide organisational support to ensure the smooth operation of day to day curricular and co-curricular operations of the Music department, including concerts and events.

A key part of the role will be providing technical support for the delivery of the MiSST (Music in Secondary Schools Trust) programme – this involves (in 2023/24) all 140 Year 7 students learning the violin and will expand in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 to include all students at Key Stage 3. This is a newly-created post that reflects the importance to us of the MiSST programme as a key element in our school’s identity.

• Oversee and maintain all technical equipment for music, including the MiSST programme.
• Offer technical support for curriculum music lessons.
• Ensure all music spaces, including teaching rooms, practice rooms and storage facilities, are fit for purpose and are kept tidy.
• Manage the school’s stock of instruments, including maintaining an accurate database of instruments and leasees, organise the maintenance and repair of instruments, and oversee the return of instruments at the end of each loan period.
• Oversee the tuning of the school’s pianos.
• Support the organisation of school concerts, events and trips.
• Support and lead (as appropriate) co-curricular musical ensembles by arrangement with the Director of Music.
• Undertake regular checks and termly audits of performing arts spaces, facilities and equipment ensuring effective use of resources and legal compliance.

Who we are looking for

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject

Full driving licence

Knowledge of safeguarding and its applications within the sector

Skills in developing and applying strategy

Good ICT skills and knowledge of basic office programs

Knowledge of the arts and their application within schools

Awareness of issues surrounding social mobility

Knowledge of DRET and its ambitions

Ability to research and critically evaluate

About our Academy

At Thomas Middlecott Academy we believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum with knowledge at its core. Our teachers are highly qualified subject experts who deliver lessons via our own version of fully guided instruction. We are research informed, and as such, we ensure that every lesson of every day counts.

We have unashamedly high expectations of out students. We will not let them down by offering them any less than the best schools in the country offer. Our students will leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in their next destinations.

At Thomas Middlecott, we operate a warm/strict philosophy. We are unapologetically strict when it comes to expectations; we are very clear about how things are done here- there are no grey areas at TMA . We value our relationships between staff and students, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe and a sense of belonging. Thomas Middlecott is a family- we want students to feel loved by an academy that knows that they can achieve great things and will accept nothing less than their best efforts to get there.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 5, £23,500 FTE, £12552.50 pro rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays ([NB this is for 52 week contracts only]
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.