Curriculum Technician 30 hours per week term time

About the Job: 

We wish to appoint a part time Curriculum Technician. The Curriculum Technician plays a pivotal role in supporting a range of practical subjects, such as Media, Drama, Music and Photography as well as working alongside the school’s IT department. This role involves providing technical support and assistance to both students and staff and is essential in maintaining technical resources, administering computer systems, supervising student activities, and offering administrative support. Additionally, the Curriculum Technician contributes to school-wide media / technical projects.

About Our School: 

Trinity Catholic High School is large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. We have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Our school’s inspection reports can be viewed on this link: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/inspections/

The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment. Trinity’s Section 48 report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding".

 We are seeking a Curriculum Technician who:

·        Provide hands-on assistance with a range of software and technical tools used across the school such as video production and editing, visual effects, graphic design, web design, music production, lighting and theatre technical support.

·        Actively engage with students during coursework / NEA production, offering troubleshooting and creative guidance.

·        Manage and maintain a variety of technical equipment including DSLR cameras, tripods, sound recorders, lighting, mixers, computers, tablets, laptops and microphones.

·        Ensure all equipment is operational, charged, and safely stored; train staff and students on proper equipment use.

·        Perform routine upkeep and maintenance of computers, including software updates and hardware checks.

·        Resolve technical issues promptly to minimise downtime and optimise learning efficiency.

·        Advise and support students using Adobe products and other software such as the Ableton and Sibelius Music software. (Note: previous experience with this is desirable but not essential)

·        Research and recommend replacements or repairs for damaged or lost equipment.

·        Oversee additional media suite spaces, music and theatre studios and supervise students using technical equipment to ensure safety and compliance with safeguarding policies.

·        Manage studio / theatre sessions or productions, providing supervision while students work with complex equipment.

·        Collaborate with other departments on media-related projects, including filming, editing, and producing content for school-wide initiatives.

·        Support various departments with videography, editing, and media production needs.

Please note, due to high volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.