Music Technician

at  David Ross Education Trust

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.

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 THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

The David Ross Education Trust () 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.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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 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.