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 using Cubase, 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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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: 1st September 2025 

Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £24,272 FTE 

Actual Salary: £11,600.58

Hours of work: 20hrs per week (4hrs per day) -  39 weeks per year (term time only) 

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2025 

Interview date: TBA 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.