Music Technician/Teacher of Music Technology

MUSIC TECHNICIAN/TEACHER OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

The successful candidate would begin in September 2018. The post is a part-time position, and the candidate will be required to work flexible hours around the needs of the school. This may include occasional evening and weekend work.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable music technician to support and develop music technology at Loretto, both in the classroom, by both supporting and contributing to our busy extra- curricular music programme. There may be the opportunity to teach music technology for a suitable candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To set up and maintain technical equipment and instruments within the Music Department.

2. To operate studio equipment for recording sessions for GCSE and A-Level coursework.

3. To have a working knowledge of Mac OSX and be able to provide technical help on programs including Logic Pro GarageBand and Sibelius.

4. To assist in the setting up/recording and smooth operation of concerts and events.

5. To run extra-curricular activities as required, including Music technology and Film clubs.

6. Other related duties may include the teaching of GCSE and A level composition coursework using Logic/GarageBand. 

About Music in Loretto

All Lorettonians are encouraged to develop musical talents, from our weekly whole school singing in Chapel, through to performances of our pipe band. Many Lorettonians play musical instruments with pupils regularly involved in formal and informal events. Performances vary from solos in Chapel through to Scholars’ Concerts, recitals in Edinburgh and the monthly informal ‘Pinkie Sessions’. Each year pupils engage in a hotly-contested inter-colour competition called ‘Songfest’. Each year resident musicians are invited to teach and inspire Lorettonians in a series of seminars and performances.

Music at Loretto involves up to 15 teaching, visiting and peripatetic staff delivering both curricular and super-curricular music, including GCSE, A Level and ABRSM examinations as well as the full variety of experiences, performances and opportunities described in this document.  One of these staff is a music technology specialist who oversees the recording studio.

We are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/she comes into contact, will be to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the Director of Pastoral Care.  

Loretto’s pupils

Lorettonians come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some are first generation, some are fifth. 20% of pupils are on reduced fees - 105% bursaries in some cases. Some live in the local area but many live in other parts of the UK as well as abroad. Two thirds of the school are boarders. We are co-ed, half girls, and half boys from 12 to 19.

One third of pupils is highly academic and should achieve top grades in their exams. Nearly all students will achieve A-level grades sufficient for entry to universities. Some of the boys and girls may have been offered a place because they have a particular talent in music, art or sport and may decide to pursue these areas after school. 

Successful teachers are able to stretch the more able while encouraging the weakest pupils to obtain high grades.

The School operates its own salary scheme, based on the Scottish Scale but with recognition of the extra duties and responsibilities with which staff are involved in a boarding school.

Application

Further details are available from Ms Sarah Massey, Head of Music at smassey@loretto.com

Interview procedure

Prospective candidates are welcome to come and visit the Music School and suitable applicants will be contacted in due course.

You will be asked to explain any discrepancies or anomalies in the information you have provided either on the application form or in your covering letter as well as any issues arising from references which will have been taken up before your interview. Questions may be asked about child protection procedures and your suitability to work with children.

The School is not able to enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants about why they were not appointed or interviewed.

Please complete the application and consent form emailing it  to Eleanor Wright, Bursar’s Secretary wrighte@loretto.com

Closing date Friday 8th June 2018