Music Technician Eton College is seeking to appoint a music technician to support the music teaching staff in the day to day running of the department and assisting with A/V across the school. There are six full-time music teachers at Eton, including the Precentor/Director of Music. Instrumental and vocal tuition is provided by a team of seventy-six visiting music teachers and three half-timers, in charge of strings, woodwind and brass/percussion. The department also includes a Composer in Residence, Music Librarian and a five-strong administrative team. Over half the boys in the school take individual music lessons with approximately 1300 lessons being given each week. Current musical activities include Lower Chapel and College Chapel choirs, Concert Choir, ECMS chorus, close-harmony groups, three orchestras (a full symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra and junior string orchestra), two concert bands, two big bands, brass groups, wind groups, small jazz groups, a pipe band and various chamber ensembles, rock bands etc. The Music Department is housed in its own buildings. A major new extension opened in 1998 incorporates a fully fitted professional recording studio and editing suite, two music technology teaching rooms, a rock rehearsal room, a soundproofed drum room, electric guitar room and a large rehearsal/concert hall. The original building, joined by a covered walkway, is the administrative centre and has a second concert hall, organ room, newly installed music technology teaching room and numerous practice and teaching rooms for both instrumental and academic teaching. There are over 50 Apple Mac computers in the department running Logic, Sibelius ProTools. Beyond the department buildings the College Chapel, Lower Chapel and School Hall are used for services and large-scale concerts and house five of the school’s eight pipe organs. There are Steinway grand pianos in all of the major performance spaces. All boys in their first year at Eton study a varied music course as part of a carousel of subjects. Around 40 boys typically choose to study music in each of years 10 and 11, divided between those who take the CIE IGCSE and those who opt to follow the Edexcel GCSE Music specification taught with a focus on music technology. There are a further 60 boys who choose to study Music Technology as one-to- one lesson. Boys also have the opportunity to study Music Technology as an option in 6th form. 6-8 students go on each year to take the Cambridge Music Pre-U, and a further 810 opt to take Edexcel Music Technology AS level, many of them continuing the subject to A2. Many boys apply to read Music at university, usually at Oxford or Cambridge, in addition to those who apply to read other subjects with choral or organ awards. Increasingly boys are opting to apply to music college, with several gaining scholarships at major conservatoires in recent years.

General Background Eton College, which was founded by Henry VI in 1440 for 70 scholars, has over the years become a boarding school catering for 1300 boys. It is the largest boarding school for boys in the UK. Eton’s academic results are good by any standard, often near the top of the examination league tables. A very wide range of sports, activities and societies is offered and the demand for places at the School is strong.

A total of about 880 people work at Eton and in addition to the teachers there are staff working in the 25 Boarding Houses, central dining facility, grounds, security, buildings and others work as swimming pool attendants, technicians, and administrative staff. The School and its immediate grounds and playing fields extend over 400 acres from the north end of Eton High Street to the M4 by Slough. There are some 400 school buildings including staff accommodation and a 2,000 metre rowing lake at Dorney, designated as the London 2012 venue for rowing and flat-water canoeing. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title:

Music Technician

Reporting To:

Head of Music Technology

Department:

Music

Main Purpose of Job: Supporting the Head of Music Technology and music staff in the day to day running of a vibrant music department. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills and confidence in the technical aspects of the job. General tasks and responsibilities:       

Assisting with the teaching of Music Technology and Music across the department Assisting with the supervision of Controlled Assessment for GCSE/ AS/A2 coursework Recording, editing and storing of all GCSE/iGCSE /AS/A2/Pre _U performance and competition coursework Setting up and monitoring of internal and external Music and Music Technology exams. Sourcing and ordering of new/replacement audio/AV equipment for the department. Assisting with sound production/sound design across the school ( Drama Department, Tattoo etc) Assisting with the upkeep and development of music schools’ management system

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Managing the recording studio, editing suite and 3 music technology teaching rooms Maintenance and upkeep of all the hardware and software in the recording studio/editing suite/ music technology teaching rooms Computer back up and imaging of computers in the music schools Repair and maintenance of all studio equipment; drums, guitar amps, keyboards headphones, cables, microphones, speakers etc Recording, editing and uploading of all concerts/competitions to YouTube and Eton’s external website Maintaining all A/V equipment across the department Setting up of PA systems, amps drum kits etc for concerts/competitions Maintaining the Rock Room /Guitar room/Drum equipment Monitoring, upkeep and maintenance of sound systems across the school (School Hall, Chapel, College Hall, Parry Hall, Concert Hall etc) Training of boy sound technicians for sound systems in School Hall, Chapel, College Hall, Parry Hall, Concert Hall Organising and running of sound for important guests/societies Managing [email protected] – corresponding with parents/boys Maintaining and developing the music pages on Eton’s external website

Person Specification Essential Qualifications  Music Technology graduate with BSc (Hons)/BA or equivalent, or equivalent relevant work experience Experience  A first rate knowledge of all aspects of music technology production and processes  Previous experience of recording and editing all genres of music (classical/jazz/popular )  Excellent knowledge of industry standard DAWs such as Logic, ProTools.  Previous experience in an educational environment Skills/ Knowledge and Abilities  Ability to supervise the music technology area and offer practical support for members of staff and students  Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work in a busy school environment  A ‘team’ player with ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team  Ability to maintain workstations and recording equipment  Good written and verbal communication skills  Excellent organisational skills  Excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents  Positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a pro-active can do’ attitude.  Ability to adapt to changing situations  Ability to work evenings and weekends by arrangement  Excellent IT skills  Knowledge of current Health & Safety proceudres  First Aid trained/willingness to be trained Personal Qualities  A sense of humour and a genuine understanding and liking of our students  Approachable, open and honest  Dedicated, conscientious and hard working

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Start Date September 2014. Salary £15,000 - 18,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, based on term time working, plus 3 days before and after the start of each term. Hours The full time appointment provides cover for a total of 35 hours per week during term-time. Typical hours of work will be 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday although flexible working will be needed to fulfil the requirements of the post to include some evening and weekend work for controlled assessments and College productions (agreed in advance). For example, when controlled assessments are being taken, you would be expected to work change your pattern of work to accommodate working late then by arrangement, work a short day to balance the hours worked per week.

Holiday Four weeks’ paid holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays which are also paid. When a Bank Holiday falls during a School term you will be required to work on that day and you will be entitled to an additional day’s paid holiday in lieu. You are required to take your paid holidays (including any additional days in lieu) during the school holidays excluding the three days before the start and end of each term. The remainder of the school holidays constitutes unpaid holiday. Notice period The first year of employment is considered to be a probationary period and the notice period is 1 month during the first year. The notice period increases to 3 months after one year’s service. Benefits • Pension scheme Employees are enrolled into the College’s Group Personal Pension Plan and can choose either to contribute 4.9% of their salary and the College will contribute 11% or to join the auto-enrolment category where they currently pay 1% and the College pays 1%. These amounts will increase gradually over the next few years in line with Government requirements. • Childcare Vouchers The College’s Childcare Voucher Scheme is supplied by Edenred. More details are available from the HR Department. • Sports Facilities Employees at the College enjoy free use of the College Gym, swimming pool and tennis courts with subsidised use of other sport facilities. • Leisure Facilities Free use of the School Library, free entry to College theatre and concert productions. • Life Assurance Life Assurance benefits commence upon employment and cease 31 days after leaving Eton Service. This is currently 4x basic salary. • Employee Assistance Programme All employees have access to counselling services provided by Health Assured. More information is available from the HR Department. • Give as You Earn The College is registered with Give as You Earn. This payroll deduction scheme enables employees to make regular deductions directly from their salary in support of their chosen charity or good cause. • Eyesight test Free bi-annual eye test and £50 towards glasses for VDU use.

Application Process Applicants are asked to complete the application form and coversheet in full and return it by email to [email protected] before the closing date. The application form can be found on our website: http://www.etoncollege.com/SupportStaffVacancies.aspx The closing date for this position is 23 May 2014. Interviews will take place week commencing 2 June.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Sue Douglas, Human Resources Department, on 01753 671237. All appointments with the College will be subject to two references, a medical report and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, all of which must be satisfactory to the College. In addition the College is required to contact any former employers in whose employment the applicant has worked or volunteered with children. It is the post- holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement 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 s/he must report any concerns to the Deputy Head (Lower Master) or to the Head Master.