Technician (Music & Drama)

About this Role

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Technician (Music & Drama) to join our fantastic Performing Arts faculty. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £14,327 to £15,853 per annum (Grade 7)

This job is Part Time - Term Time Only for 25 Hours per week and 39 weeks per year.

It is offered on a {Permanent} basis

Approximate start date {September 2024}.

We are recruiting for a technician to join our thriving Music and Drama departments in providing specialist technical support to teaching staff within the departments.

The post will involve contributing to teaching and learning activities through designing, developing and maintaining resources and equipment using Apple computers, music software Logic Pro and GarageBand.

In addition, the role includes working with and maintaining acoustic music resources and studio spaces and providing technical support to school concerts and productions.

We are looking for someone who:

Is proficient in the use of Logic Pro X and GarageBandHas the knowledge and experience of operating 'Lighting Desks' and PA/Sound equipmentHas an ability to make in-house repairs to music equipment Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has: previous experience in a similar role and music or music technology-based training would be beneficial.An ability to make in-house repairs to music equipmentAn understanding of the optimum set-up for music software operationWorking days are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm

Flexible working is required, including some evenings and weekends during school events and during the School Production.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on or by emailing

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.

There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

For more information please visit our school website:

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to contact details above or insert name and email address.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional developmenta supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for allfree onsite parkingaccess to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash PlanAbout Initio Learning Trust

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.

Working for Us

Professional DevelopmentHealth Cash PlanCycle to WorkFlexible WorkingPensionStaff Wellbeing Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above). Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name. Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.

Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the "fluency duty" (Immigration Act Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

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