Music and Performing Arts Technician
Salary: £23,644 pro rata (actual £
14,186)
Part-time permanent position available (22.2 hours)
Location Stafford College Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.
In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections.
This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support
they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, competent and skilled Music/Performing Arts Technician to join our Department at the Stafford College.
You will utilise your knowledge and experience to facilitate and take responsibility for all behind the scenes
activities for all student theatre productions.
You will need to be available during performances to control lighting, staging and sound effects – ensuring that productions are delivered efficiently and smoothly. You will manage all aspects of staging, lighting and sound, ensuring appropriate storage of performing arts and music equipment, set, costumes and props, as well as maintaining and repairing items and equipment. To be successful you will need to hold a technical qualification relating to Music/Performing Arts and have knowledge and experience in using sound/lighting/theatre AV equipment.
You will also possess proficient IT skills with a good working knowledge of
Protools and Logic Software.
Have a good basic level of education including literacy and numeracy to GCSE or equivalent, with the ability to adopt positive working relationships. Be able to demonstrate that you are a team player who is able to work effectively
as part of a team. What’s in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes: Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure) Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice). Subsidised Gym Membership. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Staff parking available Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast To apply for the role of Music/Performing Arts Technician, please go to jobs and select ‘Apply’ to complete an online application form. The closing date for completed applications: 16 th
February 2025 Interview to be held: 27 th
February 2025 This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community
Salary: £23,644 pro rata (actual £
14,186)
Part-time permanent position available (22.2 hours)
Location Stafford College Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.
In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections.
This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support
they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, competent and skilled Music/Performing Arts Technician to join our Department at the Stafford College.
You will utilise your knowledge and experience to facilitate and take responsibility for all behind the scenes
activities for all student theatre productions.
You will need to be available during performances to control lighting, staging and sound effects – ensuring that productions are delivered efficiently and smoothly. You will manage all aspects of staging, lighting and sound, ensuring appropriate storage of performing arts and music equipment, set, costumes and props, as well as maintaining and repairing items and equipment. To be successful you will need to hold a technical qualification relating to Music/Performing Arts and have knowledge and experience in using sound/lighting/theatre AV equipment.
You will also possess proficient IT skills with a good working knowledge of
Protools and Logic Software.
Have a good basic level of education including literacy and numeracy to GCSE or equivalent, with the ability to adopt positive working relationships. Be able to demonstrate that you are a team player who is able to work effectively
as part of a team. What’s in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes: Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure) Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice). Subsidised Gym Membership. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). Staff parking available Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast To apply for the role of Music/Performing Arts Technician, please go to jobs and select ‘Apply’ to complete an online application form. The closing date for completed applications: 16 th
February 2025 Interview to be held: 27 th
February 2025 This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community
