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Music Facilitator

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November 19, 2026

Creative and Music

Permanent

37 hours

£24,199.57 pro rata

£26,987 FTE

Learner Manager

VN0253/26

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Music Technician to work closely with teaching staff to support the delivery of high-quality music education and help students achieve outstanding outcomes that exceed sector expectations.

The role will involve supporting the development and delivery of our Level 2 and Level 3 Music pathways through practical, small-group workshops, demonstrations and technical support. You will work across a range of specialist music facilities, supporting students to develop their skills and knowledge in music production, live sound, instrumental performance, ensemble work, event management, and music theory and composition.

You will play a key role in ensuring that teaching and learning environments are well organised, fully equipped and prepared for sessions. This will include maintaining, servicing and ordering musical resources and equipment, as well as undertaking practical maintenance tasks such as tuning and restringing instruments, maintaining recording studio facilities, setting up and maintaining live sound equipment, and carrying out basic repairs to cables and microphones.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff and students, you will help bring ambitious creative ideas to life, supporting the development of exciting music projects and providing the technical expertise and practical guidance needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

This role will work 41 weeks per year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with teaching staff to provide learning support for individuals and/or small groups of learners for music/music production sessions.
Support learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities and assisting with stretch and challenge activities.
Be proactive in the day to day running of the music department.
To deliver small group activities and support under the direction of the tutor.
Support vocational trips/work experience through helping to source and contact suitable destinations, organise activities for students and attend trips.
Support music department events through organisational support and attending events.
Provide temporary lesson cover for music sessions if required.
Know and abide by the health and safety rules within the College and company premises and be aware of good practice within the working environment
Undertake various other duties relating to music initiatives as directed by the Senior Team.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Experience of supporting young people in an education setting/ classroom or vocational environment
To be at a professional standard performing on at least one instrument (guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocals)
A working knowledge of recording studios, equipment and recording/mixing techniques
A working knowledge of Logic Pro DAW software
A working knowledge of live sound equipment, including analogue and digital systems
To be adaptable to the differing needs of staff and students and be proactive in supporting them

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

GCSE Grade A*-C in English and Maths or equivalent
Higher level music/music production qualification (degree/HND etc.) or significant experience of working in the music industry
Teaching assistant or teacher training qualification or working towards (Level 2 Award, Level 3 Diploma, Cert Ed. PGCE, Petals etc.) (Desriable)

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