Do you have a passion for sound, tech, and helping creative minds bring music to life? Are you ready to be the behind-the-scenes hero of a thriving music department? We are looking an experienced and enthusiastic Vocational Skills Practitioner to provide support for students within our Music department in order to motivate them to develop the skills and confidence to participate and succeed on their study programme. Whilst desirable, experience in an education setting is not everything! In fact, this is an excellent way to start your career in education and build the experience you need. This exciting role will include: Running the technician’s office to support students and staff in our recording, production and live performance spaces. Managing stock of microphones, various recording, production and live sound equipment to and from students during their classes. Maintenance of all music performance and production spaces. Working with suppliers, manufacturers, stakeholders and college teams to ensure the smooth and professional running of the technical aspects of the music department. If you can demonstrate the following then we’d love to hear from you: Strong knowledge of music recording, production and performance environments with experience in use of Logic, Digital recording systems and Analogue routing. This includes use of professional interfaces and routing. Strong knowledge of input selection to include microphones, DI, MIDI to be able to help support learners develop their skills and knowledge. Knowledge of recognised systems and brands to help support maintenance and replacement of equipment should things fail or need repair. Experience of Mac computers is essential for this role. Excellent customer service to be help to help support and develop students skills effectively. To also support the staff team with delivery and running of the Music Performance and production courses. To be able to work well under pressure and problem solve in the moment to help students make progress and to support teaching staff. Closing date: 12th September 2025. Interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 22nd September 2025. College location: based at our Eastbourne Campus. Annual salary: £14.64 to £15.62 per hour including holiday pay (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) Hours: part time, approximately 17 hours per week, starting asap. Fixed term contract initially until 13.06.26. In return, we can offer you: A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits. To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below. For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education. OTHER INFORMATION: East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities. •(ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY – RESPECT – OPPORTUNITY – UNITY - DIVERSITY • East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Application & Safeguarding process: • We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions ( peopleservices@escg.ac.uk ). • Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. • Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check. • Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. • If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required. • Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging): •We embrace the individuality of every person in our community. •We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace. •The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable. • ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA who are currently under represented staff groups. Recruitment Agencies We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. 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