Salary: £25,100–£26,384 per annum (pro rata), actual salary £22,142.95–£23,275.68
Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, permanent.
Location: Paignton, Devon
Help bring creativity to life behind the scenes!
Are you passionate about music, performance, and all things technical? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same?
We’re looking for a Music and Performing Arts Technician to join our vibrant team and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of outstanding practical learning experiences.
About the Role
This is more than just a technical role; it’s your chance to be at the heart of creativity.
You’ll work closely with staff and students across a wide range of music and performing arts environments, from rock band rehearsals to specialist studio spaces, ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and professionally.
You’ll be the go-to person keeping equipment performance-ready, supporting live learning, and helping students bring their ideas to life.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and hands-on role, you will:
- Maintain and manage a wide range of equipment, instruments, and materials
- Support practical sessions, from band setups to studio-based work
- Assist in preparing engaging teaching materials and technical setups
- Keep accurate inventories and ensure equipment is organised and accessible
- Carry out minor repairs and keep everything performance-ready
- Provide day-to-day technical support to students and staff
- Ensure all spaces are clean, safe, and ready for action
- Promote and maintain excellent health & safety practices
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance across practical areas
- Monitor stock levels and help manage ordering and purchasing
- Work collaboratively across departments to support wider technician teams
- Maintain confidentiality around assessments and examinations
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from someone who:
- Has a passion for music, performing arts, and technical delivery
- Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Enjoys working behind the scenes to make things happen
- Can confidently support students in practical, hands-on environments
- Has a proactive approach to problem-solving and maintenance
- Understands or is willing to learn health & safety requirements in creative spaces
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a creative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment
- Work with passionate staff and talented students
- Play a key role in shaping engaging, real-world learning experiences
- Enjoy a role where every day is different
Ready to Take Centre Stage (Behind the Scenes)?
If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with a love for music and performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us create something amazing.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
- 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
- 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Access to Blue Light Card membership;
- Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 29 June 2026.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Shelly via email at [email protected]
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Working at South Devon College, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
