We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic person to join our highly successful and inclusive Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will be committed, inspirational and dynamic individual with a passion for supporting Arts teaching. This role will primarily involve support the provision in the Level 3 UAL Music Performing and Production course and A Level Music Technology courses. The faculty has dedicated teaching spaces including a Music Suite with Apple Macs running Logic software, five live performance and practice rooms and two recording studios. An ability to maintain and support in these areas and all of the Music equipment is essential. Students perform in a variety of Arts venues and a desire to work practically to support the curriculum is essential. The technician will be working as part of our highly successful Faculty for Performing and Visual Arts. The college offers a wide range of courses in this area including A Levels in Drama, Dance, Photography, Graphics, Textiles and Fine Art; UAL Level 3 Performance and Production (Musical Theatre and Acting Pathways) and UAL Level 2 Art and Design. Contract: Permanent, 1 day per week (8.30am-4.30pm), 41 weeks per year (term time plus 2). Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale 8, currently £26,434 FTE, Range 8-10 (actual salary SCP 8 £4,812.11 p/a) Start Date: Thursday 20th August 2026 Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interview Date: W/C Monday 1st June 2026 Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs. The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym. Key Responsibilities To assist teaching staff by supervising individual or groups of students within the classroom and Music Students Responsible for providing support for Music students in their use of dedicated equipment To support student rehearsals and presentations of productions and gigs including evening and after-College work To conduct regular checks on musical instruments, equipment and technology throughout the department, maintaining all to a high level of safety, performing repairs or arranging for repairs to be made To ensure the set up and break down of all studio spaces, ready for teaching, on a daily basis Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Good communication skills with both staff and students 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above Experience with live sound equipment and mixing Ability to carry out routine maintenance on music equipment, including re-stringing guitars and simple / minor repairs. Understanding of health and safety in context of Performing Arts Willingness to learn how to carry out soldering repairs for instrument wiring / cables. Workplace Benefits Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are! Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development. Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links. Eyecare Scheme Cycle2Work Scheme Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities Free Flu Jabs Free Hot Drinks for Staff Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice. 1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house. Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers. Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College. On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff Access to College Library Free College WiFi Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one. Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support. Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies). Occupational Sick Pay Enhanced Family Leave