Music Technician
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 October 2026
Closing date
27 October 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
13 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF Associate 3.1 - 3.9 Salary £12,050 - £12,908
Music Technician job summary
Are you passionate about music technology and ready to inspire the next generation of performers and producers? Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Music Technician to support our thriving Music Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment, helping to deliver outstanding lessons and performances while maintaining and developing our excellent music facilities.
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and proactive Music Technician to join the vibrant team at Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form on a part time (20hrs per week), permanent basis. Working closely with the Head of Music, you will play a key role in supporting both the academic and co-curricular life of the Music Department. From providing technical support in lessons and guiding students through music technology coursework, to setting up live events, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment, this varied and rewarding role is perfect for someone with a passion for music technology and education. If you enjoy being hands-on, thrive in a creative setting, and want to contribute to a thriving school community, we’d love to hear from you.
What we are looking for
- Experience in multi-track recording and sequencing, ideally using Cubase or similar software
- Confidence in setting up and operating PA systems for live performances and rehearsals
- Practical ability to maintain and repair musical and technical equipment
- Knowledge of software installation, including VST instruments
- A flexible, conscientious and collaborative approach to supporting staff and students
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and use initiative
- A good general education including GCSEs in English and Maths
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- A relevant qualification in music technology or production, and prior experience supporting music in an educational setting, would be desirable.
About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 3.1-3.9 (£25,877-£27,720 FTE) Actual salary: £12,050 - £12,908
Hours of work: 20hrs per week (4hrs per day) - 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Closing Date: 27th October 2026 at 9.30am
Interview date: TBC
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1537 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Highdown was awarded academy status in 2010 and was judged to be a good school by Ofsted in April 2015.
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day.
Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and support staff (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
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