Vane Terrace Darlington DL3 7AU
Tel: 01325 461315 Fax: 01325 361705
Principal: Tim Fisher, B.A. M.Ed
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – Popular Music
Thank you for your interest in the post of Technical Assistant at the College. I hope you find
the enclosed information of interest, and that you are encouraged to apply. The closing date
for received applications is midday on 17th June 2015.
Included in this document is an outline job description and person specification.
You will also find the following form, which needs to be completed and returned to the
Human Resources Department at the address given or can be sent by email to
hr@qeliz.ac.uk. The form includes the following:
1. Application Form (please do not replace with your CV)
2. Criminal Record Declaration
3. Equal Opportunities Form
The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful
applicant will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and agree to a check being
made through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that any eventual offer of
employment will be made provisional subject to receipt of satisfactory DBS and reference
checks.
The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity.
I look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Carolyn Salt
HR Manager
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
Technical Assistant – Popular Music
(Part Time)
Responsible to:
Course Leader for Popular Music /
Programme Area Director
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
Under the direction of the Course Leader for Popular Music and the Director for The
programme area, the post holder will provide technical support in popular music and
across the wider programme area.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
 Maintain rehearsal rooms, musical equipment and instruments to facilitate lessons,
extra-curricular music sessions and college performances
 provide musical and technical support for both staff and students with the use of
equipment and instruments in lessons
 ensuring that musical and related equipment is set up for staff as and when required
 ensuring all musical equipment is in good condition and carrying out or arranging for any
essential maintenance when advised
 assisting students with sound/lighting/camera work during rehearsals and practical
exams
 carrying out other such reasonable duties commensurate with the position as
determined by the line manager or Principal with respect to unexpected College needs
This job description is a guide to the major responsibilities of the post holder.
Other duties may be added at the reasonable request of the Principal and the job
description itself may be revised from time to time (after discussion with the
Principal) as the needs of the College change.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be expected to have a number of the following qualities:
CRITERIA
SELECTION PROCESS
MEANS OF
IDENTIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
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minimum of four subjects at GCSE level (grades A-C), or equivalent,
including English Language
a Music and/or Performing Arts qualification at level 3 or above
Application Form
Certificates
Interview
EXPERIENCE
familiarity with a wide range of musical equipment and instruments including a
good working knowledge of musical styles and structures
Application Form
Interview
References
SKILLS & APTITUDES
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ability to relate to students in order to maintain a good working environment
ability to support users confidently with sound/lighting/camera work
good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to
both students and staff
ability to learn new skills quickly
good administrative and organisational skills
Application Form
Interview
References
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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a team worker
a flexible and approachable manner
ability to work under own initiative
enthusiasm and a sense of humour
a mature approach to dealing with students
Application Form
Interview
References
Salary and Conditions of Service
This is a part-time temporary post until June 2016. Working time is 25 hours per week (term
time only). Hours will be between the College’s usual contractual hours for support staff of
8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am - 4.30pm on a Friday with one hour each
day for lunch. However, an amount of flexibility will be expected to meet the requirements of
the job. It may be necessary for some evening work to be carried out for some after-hours
activities.
Salary will be at minimum wage depending on the age of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment as soon as possible.
Please note that a DBS check will be required for this post.