Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
Recruitment Pack
Technician
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Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
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Letter from the Principal
About East London Arts & Music – The Industry Academy
Role purpose and description
Role responsibilities
Person specification
Salary and how to apply
Dear Applicant,
For a long time it has been evident that many creative young people miss their calling due to a lack of industry
opportunities, low-level recognition of their talents and a failure to develop sector relevant skills. Here at ELAM
we do not believe that circumstance should ever be a barrier to any young person’s ability to realise their
potential.
ELAM is a revolutionary educational concept founded through a deep and genuine partnership between
devoted and visionary educators, and the professional music and creative industries. Together, we are able to
push pedagogical boundaries and create a truly world-class educational experience for our learners. We can
build a learning environment that is rigorous, personalised and always plugged-into the real world.
Operating at the intersection between the education sector, the local community and the music and creative
industries, ELAM is not your typical school. We are looking for innovative, outstanding and dedicated
individuals to help us prepare our students for the world they will face tomorrow.
This is a rare chance for passionate and creative teachers to become part of the ELAM founding team and
help us to design, build and deliver our vision for ELAM, the UK’s first “Industry Academy”.
If you believe in the potential of talented young people then join us and invest in overhauling access routes to
the music and creative industries. Let’s build a beacon of excellence in East London.
Best Wishes,
Charlie Kennard
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Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
About the East London Arts & Music – The Industry Academy (ELAM)
What is ELAM?
ELAM is the new industry academy for 16-19 year olds. We are focused on developing the next generation of
young creative and business talent; providing real recognition, professional skills and the opportunities that they
will need to better the creative industries of tomorrow.
“Talented young people are the driving force behind British music's extraordinary global success. But
in areas like East London, they often don't have access to the education that will allow them to
realise their potential.”
Geoff Taylor – Chief Executive, the BPI
ELAM’s Trainees work and learn alongside the creative industry’s leading organisations and professionals. Real
world projects, work placements and expert mentors will develop the technical and personal skills needed to
succeed at university and within the workplace. ELAM is totally committed to the successful progression of its
Trainees onto these pathways.
Underpinning the development of our Trainees, and the practice of our staff are ELAM’s Values of
Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Drive. These Values align ELAM with our partner industries
and are embedded at every level of the school as a signpost of the behaviours and characteristics that we strive
for.
See ELAM’s Vision in action here.
ELAM was approved for state funding in May 2013 by the Secretary of State and opens in September 2014 with
a first cohort of 75 Trainees. Initially ELAM will only offer a Music Programme, designed to provide young talent
with the musical, technical and personal development needed for a successful future within the creative sector –
we call this ‘industry readiness’. In 2016, ELAM will launch a Digital Arts Programme and grow its Trainee numbers
to reach capacity of 300 by 2017. ELAM is fully funded by the Department for Education and inspected by
OFSTED.
Who is involved?
ELAM has been founded by a group of leading figures from industry and education including Sir Nick Williams,
former Principal at the BRIT School in South London and Will Kennard, Musician and one half of production
duo Chase & Status. Both are Governors of the school and are supported by educational, creative industry,
financial and legal experts.
ELAM has appointed all teaching staff for its inaugural year and is now looking for exceptional individuals to
complete the rest of the staff team.
Where will it be?
ELAM is currently developing a brand new, purpose-built facility at Bromley-by-Bow, due for completion in
early 2016. For the first 18 months of opening ELAM will be resident in the 6th form block of School 21 in
central Stratford.
“I have no doubt that ELAM will give its pupils all the tools they need to excel musically but also to
develop as confident and successful young adults.”
Ben Drew (Plan B), Musician
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Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
Role purpose & description
The successful candidate will join ELAM in September 2014 and ensure the smooth running of the ICT and technical
equipment used in ELAM’s Music Programme (and Digital Arts Programme from 2017).
There are two strands to ELAM’s curriculum - Expertise and Person. These run in parallel and are of equal
importance. Expertise focuses on the development of technical music (or digital arts) skills whilst Person develops
core skills around literacy, numeracy and ELAM’s Values. Both parts of the curriculum will rely on the effective use
of technology to deliver ELAM’s Vision. As a brand new school with brand new equipment it is crucial that from the
start all technical equipment is used to its full potential and properly maintained. It will be the role of the Technician
to make sure this is the case.
The Technician will be full time and will assist and support teaching staff and ELAM Trainees as and when needed to
ensure that technical resources and equipment are used and maintained effectively. ELAM will have support with the
ICT equipment through an external contractor so while the Technician should be able to troubleshoot general ICT
issues, the main focus of the work will be with the equipment relating to Music Projects as part of the BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma in Music.
This role will be line managed by the Vice Principal.
“We want young people to show high levels of responsibility, use their initiative, have strong
communication skills and be able to work with others… that is why Universal Music will be working
with ELAM “
David Joseph, CEO Universal Music UK
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To oversee the use and maintenance of technical resources at ELAM
To assist and support Music Teachers at ELAM engaged in the delivery of practical music activities that form
part of the curriculum (mainly the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
To ensure required equipment is ready for use for all music activities, and to ensure equipment is looked after
and safely stored after use
To assist and support staff in facilitating practical work through helping to set up, run and pack away
technical equipment
To run live sound at ELAM events and facilitate Trainees’ learning in respect of live sound
To share in the supervision of music areas including arrangements made for the extended day
To catalogue and maintain technical equipment including PAT testing
To source and order equipment in agreement with the Vice Principal and Business Director
Support with all units of the Music Programme as required
To ensure the smooth running of all ICT equipment and software in collaboration with ELAM’s ICT
contractors
To attend staff meetings and INSET days as required
To work some evenings and weekends during ELAM open days and events
To undergo any training required to perform duties efficiently
To model ELAM’s Values and exhibit these positive behaviours
To undertake any other duties or one-off tasks at the reasonable request of the Senior Leadership Team
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Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
Person specification
Characteristics are to be considered essential unless marked otherwise.
Experience
• Experience in a live music setting
• Experience in a studio setting
• Experience and proficiency with relevant music software packages (Logic, Pro-tools and Sibelius)
• Experience of working in a values driven environment (desirable)
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Excellent organisation and planning skills
ICT proficiency and an understanding of ICT systems so as to facilitate all aspects of the Music Programme
Advanced working knowledge of relevant technical equipment and software
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A proactive approach to their professional work and regularly goes the extra mile
Engaging and able to quickly build rapport with young people
Passionate about using ELAM’s Vision to deliver outstanding outcomes
A commitment to ELAM’s Values of Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Drive
Able to establish good working relationships with staff, Trainees, parents and other relevant stakeholders
including external agencies
Takes an honest, respectful and empathetic approach to people and situations
Willing to have a strong, open and honest relationship with colleagues
A belief in the capacity for achievement in spite of circumstance
A collaborative commitment to CPD and strengthening pedagogy
A strong aptitude for learning to continuously develop personally and professionally
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A reflective approach which ensures on-going self development
“There’s a lot of talent that has come from here, but there’s a lot more talent that can come.”
Shina, East London young entrepreneur
Salary and how to apply
Salary: £24,000
The start date for this role is immediate
ELAM is committed to the safeguarding of its Trainees. This post is therefore subject to receipt of a satisfactory
Enhanced DBS Check and references.
To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
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Closing Date: 22nd April 2015
Job Title: Technician (Full Time)
Location: Newham, East London
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