Music Technology Tutor / Technician

We are looking for a  

Music Technology Tutor / Technician 

(This is a split role) 

Salary £29,554 - £35,370  

The Role: 

We are looking for a music technology professional that can work in our Music area in a dual role as a programme/tutor technician. They will be a conscientious, inclusive, innovative and highly motivated individual. Who will deliver inspirational teaching & learning on our UAL Music courses at level 1, 2 and 3. The role also involves providing technical support in the music studios, maintaining our specialist technology equipment, preparing resources for classes and ensuring the area complies with health and safety regulations.  

You will join a highly proactive performing arts team and will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Music curriculum in respect to music production audio and live sound recording. The role involves being a programme tutor for a group of music students and you will support their progression to their next step towards meeting their career goals. You will inspire, teach, assess and contribute to the curriculum design and delivery for your students. Our UAL delivery involves seeing our student groups performing in live venues, Theatre and Studios. You will work closely with our Performing Arts tutors to contribute to productions and music tours in the local community.  

Oldham College is a medium sized general further education college, with a turnover of almost £25m. It has one main campus in the centre of town, and this in the third phases of a £40m redevelopment which began in 2012. The Music area sits in this main campus area and has performance and recording studios. Higher education is taught on a second, dedicated campus, a short walk away.  The College delivers a full range of work related education and training, including 16-18 programmes of study, T levels, apprenticeships, adult learning and higher education. It has over 5000 full-time students and 600 undergraduates.    

The College is in the top quartile for 16-18 programmes of study and English GCSE resits, and in apprenticeship provision, but is the second highest performing provider Greater Manchester. The quality of its higher education provision is better than many established universities. 

Requirements: 

With a relevant degree/industrial experience and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this, you will have a broad range of skills relating to music technology in respect to digital recording, live sound production. You will have good organisational skills and be able to advise and support students through their career development and planning. Ongoing staff training and support is available as part of our professional development for curriculum staff.  

Joining our Journey: 

When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:  

• Generous Pension Scheme  
• Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform 
• Very generous holiday entitlement 
• Employee Assistance Scheme 
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision 
• Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug) 
• Free confidential counselling service 
• Staff recognition awards 
• Car Scheme 
• Subsidised car parking 
• On-site Day Nursery 
• On-site hair and beauty salon 

Our ambition is to be “The Best Place to Learn and Work”. We expect a lot from you, so we want ambitious, open minded candidates, who are ready to give their best. But we give a lot in return, from training to pensions, our own benefits package, and one of the best and most helpful group of colleagues you could ever wish to meet.   

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role. 

Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults. 

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role. 

University Campus Oldham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.