Vane Terrace Darlington DL3 7AU

Tel: 01325 461315 Fax: 01325 361705

Principal: Tim Fisher, B.A. M.Ed

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – Popular Music

Thank you for your interest in the post of Technical Assistant at the College. I hope you find the enclosed information of interest, and that you are encouraged to apply. The closing date for received applications is midday on 17th June 2015.

Included in this document is an outline job description and person specification.

You will also find the following form, which needs to be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department at the address given or can be sent by email to . The form includes the following:

1. Application Form (please do not replace with your CV)

2. Criminal Record Declaration

3. Equal Opportunities Form

The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and agree to a check being made through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that any eventual offer of employment will be made provisional subject to receipt of satisfactory DBS and reference checks.

The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity.

I look forward to receiving your completed application form.

Carolyn Salt

HR Manager

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:Technical Assistant –Popular Music

(Part Time)

Responsible to:Course Leader for Popular Music /

Programme Area Director

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

Under the direction of the Course Leader for Popular Music and the Director for The programme area, the post holder will provide technical support in popular music and across the wider programme area.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Maintain rehearsal rooms, musical equipment and instruments to facilitate lessons, extra-curricular music sessions and college performances

providemusical and technical support for both staff and students with the use of equipment and instruments in lessons

ensuring that musical and related equipment is set up for staff as and when required

ensuring all musical equipment is in good condition and carrying out or arranging for any essential maintenance when advised

assisting students with sound/lighting/camera work during rehearsals and practical exams

carrying out other such reasonable duties commensurate with the position as determined by the line manager or Principal with respect to unexpected College needs

This job description is a guide to the major responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be added at the reasonable request of the Principal and the job description itself may be revised from time to time (after discussion with the Principal) as the needs of the College change.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be expected to have a number of the following qualities:

CRITERIA / SELECTION PROCESS MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
  • minimum of four subjects at GCSE level (grades A-C), or equivalent, including English Language
  • aMusic and/orPerforming Arts qualification at level 3 or above
/ Application Form
Certificates
Interview
EXPERIENCE
familiarity with a wide range of musical equipment and instruments including a good working knowledge of musical styles and structures / Application Form
Interview
References
SKILLS & APTITUDES
  • ability to relate to students in order to maintain a good working environment
  • ability to support users confidently with sound/lighting/camera work
  • good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to both students and staff
  • ability to learn new skills quickly
  • good administrative and organisational skills
/ Application Form
Interview
References
PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • a team worker
  • a flexible and approachable manner
  • ability to work under own initiative
  • enthusiasm and a sense of humour
  • a mature approach to dealing with students
/ Application Form
Interview
References

Salary and Conditions of Service

This is a part-time temporary post until June 2016. Working time is 25 hours per week (term time only). Hours will be between the College’s usual contractual hours for support staff of 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am - 4.30pm on a Friday with one hour each day for lunch. However, an amount of flexibility will be expected to meet the requirements of the job. It may be necessary for some evening work to be carried out for some after-hours activities.

Salary will be at minimum wage depending on the age of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment as soon as possible. Please note that a DBS check will be required for this post.