Overview
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 for 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! This is an excellent way to start your career in education and build the experience you need.
Responsibilities
* Running the technician’s office to support students and staff in our recording, production and live performance spaces.
* Managing stock of microphones, 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.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of music recording, production and performance environments with experience in use of Logic, Digital recording systems and Analogue routing, including use of professional interfaces and routing.
* Strong knowledge of input selection including microphones, DI, MIDI to support learners developing their skills and knowledge.
* Knowledge of recognised systems and brands to support maintenance and replacement of equipment. Experience of Mac computers is essential for this role.
* Excellent customer service to support and develop students' skills effectively and to support the staff team with delivery and running of the Music Performance and Production courses.
* Ability to work well under pressure and problem-solve in the moment to help students make progress and to support teaching staff.
Additional information
Closing date: 12th September 2025.
Interviews: provisionally planned for week commencing 22nd September 2025.
Location: based at our Eastbourne Campus.
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.
Queries or to arrange an informal chat, please email peopleservices at escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our Keeping Children Safe in Education obligations.
Other information
East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5,500 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.
DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging): We embrace the individuality of every person in our community and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We encourage applications from diverse groups and strive to create an inclusive workplace.
Recruitment and safeguarding: We are committed to accessible recruitment. If you require adjustments or support, please contact People Services. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK. Shortlisted candidates will complete an online form, self-declaration and disclosures, and an enhanced DBS may be required for offers.
Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
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