JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Visual Arts Technician (Theatre, Music & Media)
Purpose: To assist in the safe operation of the theatre, music and media facilities.
To provide technical support relating to lighting, sound, video and staging.
Responsible to: The Principal through the Head of Faculty and Team Leader: Visual Arts
Technicians
Liaising with: Relevant staff with cross college responsibilities, e.g. learning support staff, teachers within the department and the faculty, Personal Tutors and support staff
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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To assist in the safe operation of the new theatre, music and media facilities. This will include compliance with both licensing and health & safety matters.
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To update equipment inventory and advise and guide Team Leader and HoF of necessary improvements/upgrades
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To provide technical support relating to lighting, sound, video and staging both in the planning and realisation stages of production and performance including practical fabrication.
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To assist in the practical elements of sound and video editing, using Apple Mac computers and a range of software packages (Logic, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe
CS).
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Where required, to supervise and demonstrate the use of equipment to both staff and students.
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To keep up to date with industry trends and developments, thus ensuring a professional learning environment.
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Where required to design and operate lighting, sound and video for various productions and events (this will include evening work).
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First line maintenance and repairs of equipment
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To use Visual Arts helpdesk to prioritise workload and jobs list.
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Ensure all areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition at all times.
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To liaise with both internal users and external clients to ensure a high standard of service throughout.
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To provide a practical framework that both enhances and supports students learning experience, and prepares them for further education or work in the industry.
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To contribute to the development of the college website.

Staffing
Staff Development
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To undertake staff development where appropriate.
Deployment of Staff
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To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations.
Quality Assurance
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To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems.
To assist with the implementation of College quality procedures.
Communications
 To ensure familiarity with the department’s aims and objectives.
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To liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate.
Marketing and Liaison
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To contribute to the College liaison and marketing activities.
To link with external agencies as appropriate.
Management of Resources
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To contribute to the maintenance of an attractive, safe and organised working environment in your area.
Other
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To support the aims and objectives of the College.
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To attend meetings as appropriate.
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To wear the corporate clothing provided by the College, where appropriate.
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To be sympathetic to the values and ethos of Loreto College, the Loreto faith community.
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To comply fully with college policies, eg. Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc.
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Not to engage in any outside activity that may bring the college into disrepute.
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To undertake any other duties the Principal or their designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the Loreto College contract.
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This Job Description is subject to periodic review and amendment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: VISUAL ARTS TECHNICIAN
This person specification will be used in shortlisting and interviewing to select the best candidate. Each applicant should, therefore, address the person specification in his/her application and where appropriate you should give examples of how you meet the criteria.
Experience
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Desirable
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Experienced in the use of a wide range of technical theatre and media equipment, including moving lights, digital audio and multimedia.
12 months industry practical experience.
Skills and Knowledge
The ability to handle apparatus/materials confidently and appropriately in line with the duties of the post
Must be able to work at height
A good understanding of all relevant health and safety standards for theatre and live performance
Ability to organise equipment and maintain accurate records
Ability to work with students with a wide range of abilities, in one to one situations, small groups and whole classes
Ability to work with other staff as a team
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Good organisational and administrative skills
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Word processing skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Good communication and listening skills
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Good motivational skills
Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
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Qualifications
Educated to HND level or equivalent in either a technical theatre or music recording related subject (or extensive industry experience)
Attitude and Impact
Smart in appearance and manner
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A willingness to learn and embrace new technologies and creative methods
A methodical approach to problem solving
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A flexible approach to working, that may on occasion require evening or weekend working
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Personal
Enhanced DBS Clearance *
Ability to meet the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and
Nationality Act 2006 (to be legally employed to work in the UK)
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Pre-employment check
Application,
Interview
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* both will follow an initial offer of employment

This is a fixed-term contract initially, working 37 hours per week, term-time only plus three weeks (0.89FTE). You will however, on occasions, be required to work outside these hours to meet the requirements of the college.
Salary will be on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Scale point 19, currently £16,953 per annum, pro-rata (actual salary £15,088 per annum).
Selection and Interview Arrangements
Along with your application form please include a cover letter indicating why you are applying for this role.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 10.00am on 4 January 2016.
We will not be able to accept applications after this date, except in exceptional circumstances.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the period 7 - 15 January 2016 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone/email. Please therefore ensure this information is included in your application, along with any dates when you are not available for interview.
If you would like to discuss the post informally by phone contact Julie Cox from the HR
Department on 0161 226 5156.
In the interests of economy, we ask applicants to accept that if they have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date that they have not been selected for interview.
A telephone debriefing is available to any candidate who requests one.
If you are unsuccessful on this occasion we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
You are advised that the post for which you are applying will be subject to full Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) Clearance and any offer of appointment will be subject to verification of an individual’s criminal record and other Disclosure information, which is satisfactory to the
Principal (or Chair of Governors for appointment to designated senior posts). The College will assess the relevance of any criminal record and having ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’ convictions will not necessarily bar an individual from employment; this will depend upon the relevance and circumstances relating to the offence/information and any such information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only be used in consideration of your suitability for appointment.
Disclosure forms will be held for a period of six months after receipt from the DBS and will be destroyed thereafter.