At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Music Technology, Production, Live Sound, Recording, and Broadcasting across the School.
- Company: Join a prestigious independent school with a rich musical heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy a vibrant work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful Georgian building with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic music department and inspire young musicians.
- Qualifications: Experience in music technology and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
To start in September 2026, we have an exciting opportunity for a Music Technician to join our exceptional Music Department.
The Role
The purpose of the role is to provide specialist support for all matters concerning Music Technology, Production, Live Sound, Recording and Broadcasting across the whole School, as directed by the Head of Music Production.
The Department
The Music Department is housed in an old Georgian Rectory, now the Gascoigne Building, near the centre of the School and the town. The Gascoigne Building provides an attractive and well-equipped environment for music education. The School has a fleet of 54 pianos, its own Music Library, and the chapel has 3 organs: a three manual instrument, built in 1984 by Frobenius of Denmark, a 5-stop continuo organ by Johnson and a Copeman Hart instrument, built in 2000.
The Music Department presently consists of the Director of Music, Head of Academic Music and School Organist, 5 Heads of Instruments specialising in Wind & Brass, Strings, Piano, Singing, Music Production, an Academic Music Teacher, supported by a team of part-time visiting instrumental teachers and two Administrators.
The School
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.
A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate will not be acknowledged or considered.
Music Technician employer: Loveoundle
Oundle School is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, ideal for those passionate about education and student welfare. With a focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your leadership skills while working in a vibrant boarding environment that values safety and community. The school's commitment to high standards and staff well-being makes it a rewarding place to contribute meaningfully to the lives of pupils and colleagues alike.
