Games Audio Technician/ Instructor

DN Colleges Group are recruiting a part time Technician/Instructor to join our team to support learners in the Game Development Course, ensuring they receive guidance and practical skills for success. Within this role, you are responsible for the management of the recording studios and portable equipment.

This vacancy is 22.5 hours between Monday - Friday - some evening work may be required.

The pro rata salary is £15,312.04 - £16,077.04 per annum. 

The role is working across two sites, typically working 2 days at University Campus Doncaster, and one day at University Campus North Lincolnshire (Scunthorpe).  

Scope and Purpose of the Role: Provide technical and creative support to learners, maintain games and audio hardware, and assist curriculum staff to promote learner success.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience (audio related - games, music, events). 
• Experience in sound studios. 
• Workshop facilitation skills
• Knowledge of studio hardware/software (Pro Tools)
• Fault finding and system testing skills
• Effective communication with staff and learners
• Ability to lift equipment
• Experience with game development software (game engines) is desirable.
• Full driving licence is preferred as role will involve working across two sites. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support curriculum staff and supervise learners, providing guidance where necessary. 
• Maintain recording equipment and games hardware
• Demonstrate practical techniques and use of equipment
• Attend team meetings and contribute to quality assurance
• Assist with purchasing services and supplies

Additional Duties:

• Support a high-performing culture
• Adhere to policies on Equality, Health and Safety, and Safeguarding
• Perform additional tasks as needed

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Closing date: 8th January.

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.  Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation.  Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.