Job Details MEDIA & PERFORMING ARTS (MPA) TECHNICIAN Permanent and Part-Time Required to start ASAP We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, committed and enthusiastic Media and Performing Arts Technician to join the Media and Performing Arts (MPA)Technician Team. The successful candidate will be managed by the MPA Technician Manager and be joining a vibrant college community which is open, friendly, and supportive. As a college, we are ambitious for our students, and we are seeking to appoint staff who can bring the right blend of skill, flexibility, commitment and energy. The MPA technician team are friendly and creative. They support and encourage each other to achieve high standards and the best possible outcomes for the people they work with. The team works with staff and students from a range of courses in the Media and Film, and the Performing Arts Departments. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting the practical work of students taking subjects within these areas, with a focus on Performing Arts. Responsibilities will include liaising with students and teachers to determine their technical requirements, editing and compiling music, sound effects and video for performances and setting up and operating lighting and sound systems for rehearsals and performances, both during the College day and evenings where required. The technician will also be required to perform general day to day technical support to classes as required and to assist other members of the MPA Technician team where necessary, during activities such as Music concerts and showcase events. Please note that due to the nature of this role, flexibility with regards to working pattern is required. If there are specific days and times that you would not be available, then please let us know in the covering letter. Contract details: • Permanent, 42 weeks per year (Term Time Only plus 16 days to be worked in the holidays) • 18.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (between 8am and 4pm, flexible) • The pro-rata salary is £11,918 per annum (based on Grade 4, spine point 11 in the Support Staff Pay Spine for which full-time salary is £26,097 per annum). • 5.5 weeks holiday pay included in pro rata salary • Salary will increase annually within Grade 4 over 4 years. • Local Government Pension scheme http://www.eastsussexpensionfund.org Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025