The Role
This is a rarely available opportunity to join our team to help ensure the smooth running of Music and Music Technology within the Performing Arts Department. The successful applicant will have a passion for music and will support the teaching staff and learners, across approximately 14 hours per week, during term-time.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate for this key supportive role within the department. We expect high performance from all our staff and are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about music to join our friendly team. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 14 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year), required across 2 or 3 days (Tue, Wed, Fri). There may be flexibility on how the hours are worked during the working week, which can be discussed at interview. For info, the College core day is 8.30am to 4.00pm.
Salary: Actual pro rata salary: £7,786 pa for 14 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). FTE £23,958 per annum, inclusive of fringe allowance.
The Department
The Performing Arts Department is a highly successful area of the College which offers:
1. A Level Dance
2. A Level Music
3. A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
4. A Level Music Technology
5. Level 2 Vocational Performing Arts
6. Level 3 Vocational Performing Arts
Auditions for the annual production begin in September, culminating in 3 nights of sell-out tickets in December each year. The most recent production was Sister Act (Dec 2024), with a rotating cast of 50 students and a live band. Student Lynette Nyathi (Delores) commented “this production has been pure joy to perform in, with such a talented cast and musicians it has really expanded my musical theatre aspirations…” Previous productions include Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Cabaret and Fame.
The College’s award-winning Woking Theatre Company was founded 22 years ago. Students audition for the Company and compete in drama festivals around the country. The Company has competed in The All-England Drama Festival and the National Drama Festival where it has won numerous awards and commendations.
Extra-curricular activities include the SwitchKick Record Label, LAMDA Acting and Musical Theatre exams up to Grade 8; New Era Academy Shakespeare Certificate, Dance Technique and the Community Theatre Workshop.
Trips: A Level Drama & Theatre Studies students recently saw War Horse, and previously Dance and Music students watched the English National Ballet’s performance of John Inger’s Carmen.
Many of our students continue to specialised performing arts colleges such as Arts Educational, Guildford School of Acting, Leeds College of Music, Lipa, Royal Northern College of Music and Mountview.
Why work with us?
Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team. We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationships, and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.
Following our grading as Outstanding at our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022, Ofsted stated that:
“Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focused on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family.”
Staff survey results state that:
✓ 95% of staff are proud to work at Woking College.
✓ 99% agreed that leaders are considerate of staff wellbeing.
A positive approach to staff development includes regular cross-College sharing best practice sessions, regular whole-College communication including weekly staff briefings, regular departmental meetings to ensure support and share departmental best practice, excellent student behaviour and productive working relationships with the Student Union, and excellent links with local schools, businesses and universities.
Welcoming, friendly and approachable community, a harmonious working atmosphere.
S7 Consortium:
Opportunities for staff training within the S7 consortium of Colleges & liaison with peers within the consortium.
Benefits include:
* Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out.
* Free on-site parking, including EV charging points.
* Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes.
* Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop.
* Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party.
* College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club.
* Staff clubs/support groups: book club; menopause group; group for parents/carers of children with mental health concerns; carers for elderly parents.
* Access to prayer/multi-faith room.
* Free eye test vouchers.
* Flu jab.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline.
* Location: Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions.
Application & Selection
Application forms are available to download from our website: www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/
Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.
Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer): recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5 February 2025
The College reserves the right to close the advert early, and interview accordingly. Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews: to be held shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints.
The interview process will comprise of the following, but may be subject to change:
1. a guided tour of the College
2. Interview with the Principal and senior staff
3. Secondary interview with senior staff
4. Informal meet with department members
5. Task related to the role
The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with the following documents, which are listed on the College’s Staff Vacancies page, which can be accessed on the following link https://www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/ :
1. Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2024
2. Woking College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.
Job Description
Post Title: Music Technician (Part-time, term-time only)
Responsible: Head of Performing Arts
Job Purpose: To support and work with the Performing Arts & Design Department to maintain the smooth running of the department and provide practical support to teaching and learning.
Job Responsibilities
1. To provide support for students as they prepare and rehearse for practical components of the course.
2. To support students in preparation for coursework units.
3. To prepare resources as directed by the teacher.
4. To prepare teaching spaces as directed by the teacher, to include order, tidy and monitor the equipment including drums, Grand piano, and electric guitar.
5. To ensure that equipment and materials (instruments, studio equipment, computers and cabling) are maintained to the required standards and complete a weekly inventory and cleaning schedule.
6. To assist with stock management, maintain and safely store materials and consumable stock, re-ordering as necessary.
7. To ensure that basic safety checks on equipment are carried out on a regular basis.
8. To support with preparation for additional events such as those involving the student record label.
9. To support and promote the college by attendance at occasional open events.
10. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Equality & Diversity policy.
11. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Safeguarding policy. Ensuring the safeguarding of students at the College, recognising one’s own role in liaison with the designated safeguarding team.
12. To contribute to the safety policies of the College as directed by the Principal and to ensure that Health & Safety Regulations are observed within the Curriculum Areas and within the College in general.
13. To take part in the training programmes provided by the College and agree to the process of professional reviews.
14. To undertake any other particular duties, which may be reasonably assigned to you by the Principal from time to time.
Person Specification
The person appointed will be expected to have:
* An interest and commitment to work with young people in a college environment is essential.
* Experience with technical management of music technology equipment and musical instruments is essential, and in a school or college environment is desirable.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Self-motivation.
* Good planning and organisational skills.
* The ability to prioritise and manage projects independently within a team environment.
* Ability to work under pressure, for example there will be times when equipment/materials are required at short notice.
* A willingness to work flexibly and assist others when requested.
* A willingness to develop new skills.
* An understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
* Due to the nature of the role an ability to carry out manual lifting and moving of equipment is desirable.
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