Music Technician/TA

Permanent, part-time 2-3 days a week as agreed (15-22.5 hours a week)

We seek to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and inspirational Music Technician/TA with a specialism in Music Technology to join our very successful faculty. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of assisting in the planning and delivery of the Performing Arts curriculum and the facilitation of our extra-curricular programme. This position is ideal for any individual considering pursuing a career in teaching or a graduate with Music Technology/Engineering skills.

Daily tasks will include

• Assisting with the delivery of the Music Curriculum
• Administration and organisation of peripatetic music lessons
• Technology support in our Music Mac Suite and Recording Studio
• Preparation of tech materials for music lessons
• Support in the management on KS4 coursework on Logic Pro X
• Fulfilment of other tasks, as required and directed by senior members of the Performing Arts Faculty
• Contribution to wider school activities as required, including running of extra-curricular clubs

We offer

• Excellent support for all teaching staff
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Private healthcare benefits
• Breakfast and lunch for all staff in our school restaurant

St Paul’s Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:

• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning
• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community
• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests of our students and staff

This year, Music GCSE students achieved 71% 9-4 at GCSE – a 33% improvement from the last external examination in 2019, so the department is constantly growing and improving, and is a wonderful environment to be a part of. In 2017 Ofsted reported that we are a Good school where an “inclusive approach and attention to pupils’ welfare run through all aspects of the school. With support from the senior leadership team, you have ensured that the school continues to be a positive learning environment where pupils are well cared for”. In the Section 48 Inspection (March 2018), the headline was St Paul’s is an outstanding school.

St Paul’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.