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Sharnbrook Academy

Job Description

Job Title Media, Performing Arts & Marketing Technician

Responsible to Head of Media

Pay Grade Grades 4-6

Hours 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (must be willing to work flexibly to support
evening performances/events as required)

Job Purpose

• Provide a comprehensive programme of knowledge, skills, and assessment of competence to students and staff in the use of photography, audio-visual, sound, lighting, and computer equipment.
• Provide support for bespoke courses and develop appropriate teaching resources.
• Provide support with the academy marketing and communication strategy across social media, online, audio-visual and print platforms.

Main duties and responsibilities

Whole School Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled assistance and guidance to students and staff in media production software and equipment
• Manage, maintain and operate audio/visual equipment throughout the school and train students and staff in its use
• Have responsibility for the public digital signage displays around the school, ensuring that they are regularly updated to reflect the academy ethos
• Under the direction of SLT, develop high quality academy information, promotional and marketing materials, including print and audio-visual production in line with Meridian brand guidelines
• To plan, direct, edit and produce the weekly whole school broadcast, in collaboration with the Head of Media and senior staff
• To produce the whole school termly newsletter
• To maintain the school’s social media accounts, ensuring that good news stories are regularly shared and that the school’s reputation is enhanced at every opportunity
• To operate the theatre lighting, PA and projection facilities in the main hall during all school performances and events
• To oversee the maintenance and use of the theatre lighting, PA and projection facilities in the main hall, training others to use them as required
• To keep staff and students abreast of current professional practice in the media and entertainment industries
• Liaise closely with SLT, performing arts and other staff as required about events and rehearsals
• Other media technical and administrative duties as required

Support in the Media Department

• Provide administrative and technical support for media teaching and learning and develop appropriate teaching resources
• To support practical media lessons for year 7-13, including whilst using the broadcast studio
• To maintain the quality and security of the media facilities and environment
• Ensure up-to-date inventories of hardware, software and ICT resources are maintained, following up any issues that may arise, disseminating information to staff and making sure equipment is disposed of in line with academy policies
• Liaise with the relevant school leaders for the purchase of ICT, AV and Media resources

Support for the School

• To complete student supervisory duties at breaks and lunchtimes in line with all support staff
• To work collaboratively with the teaching, learning support and administrative staff colleagues as required
• To take part in the performance management process of the School which evaluates performance and enables staff to take full advantage of the training and development available
• To attend staff and management meetings as required. This includes professional development days
• To be willing to assist with the supervision of students on school visits by prior arrangement and mutual agreement
• To assist with the pastoral care of students should the need arise, supporting them and signposting them to the most appropriate member of staff

General responsibilities:

• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at the Academy.
• The Academy has a commitment to be inclusive in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, social background and academic ability and expects all staff to share this responsibility
• To share and actively promote the Academy’s commitment to promoting equal opportunities and tackling discrimination
• To demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development by attending related courses, workshops or seminars. Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager
• In the interests of effective working, the duties above may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances
• To ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of the post holder and other persons, and comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the Academy
• To carry out other relevant duties as may be reasonably requested by SLT, commensurate with the pay and grade of the post.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each

individual task undertaken may not be identified and the post holder will be expected to comply with any

reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Sharnbrook Academy

Person Specification

Person Specification: The following areas of assessment should be addressed when considering your application.
They will be assessed as follows: Interview, Letter of Application and References. Please consider this carefully when completing your application form and the accompanying letter of application.

Qualifications Essential Desirable

• 5 GCSE or equivalent including English or Maths. Relevant level 3 qualifications
• Experience in relevant areas of media production, especially film, TV and print media.

Experience

• Knowledge in a media production environment, Experience of working in an especially print, film and TV. educational environment.
• Interest in digital technologies. Some experience of managing media production
• Experience of media production equipment and environments or resources. software.
• Some experience of live
• Experience of technical aspects of lighting, sound and television broadcasting and film editing. studio management.
• Experience of planning and prioritising workload. Some experience of radio production.

Skills/knowledge

• Familiarity with domestic and semi-professional and An awareness of the professional camera technology and usage. statutory requirements of

Health & Safety.

• Adobe After Effects.Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro or other editing software.Familiarity with post-production software such as

• Familiarity with image manipulation and DTP packages such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with sound recording and sound mixing.
• Competent in IT packages, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Able to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate a practical and versatile manner.
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team in a demanding environment, including leadership and management of a small student technical broadcast team.
• Strong organisation skills.
• Creative skills.

Motivation

• Commitment to providing a high standard of support.
• The motivation to work with children and young people.
• Good timekeeping & punctuality.
• Willingness to undertake personal development and training.
• Sensitive to the demands of students and staff.
• Enthusiasm & commitment.

April 2023

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 37 per week

Salary: £20,812.00-£24,496.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2023