Primary Music Technician for Orchestra, Band and General Music

The Independent Schools Foundation Academy (The ISF Academy) has a deep commitment to Hong Kong, inspiring Pre-Primary to Grade 12 learners to act as empowered global stewards since its establishment in 2003. As an internationally accredited private independent school, our unique student-focused academic curriculum and experiential learning programs are deeply rooted in Chinese culture combined with a truly bi-lingual and intercultural learning environment. ISF’s exceptional IB Diploma Programme performance over many cohorts, has seen graduates accepted at the world’s most prestigious universities to continue their next stage of learning. The school currently has around 2500 students and 530 employees across the three ISF schools.

We are now seeking an energetic, qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following position:

Primary Music Technician for Orchestra, Band and General Music (Ref: PRI/MT/20240311_isf) 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of equipment; including instruments and musical resources, keep record of resources, and to liaise with teachers for ordering needs.
•  Arrange regular inspections of instruments and maintain stocks of accessories.
•  Ensure instruments and resources are returned to appropriate storage area, and ensure each area is locked and secured when not in use.
• Support all music purchases by liaising with vendors and completing orders with the purchasing department.
• Re-organisation and storage of new equipment and materials for the following academic year.
•  Photocopy and create digital media files when required
•  Provide assistance in setting up before class and organize student equipment after lessons.
•  Liaise with music teachers for the day’s lessons and needs.
• Assist in recording assessments and curation of audio and video resources 
• Provide support for practical music classes where appropriate.
• Ensure instruments are kept in working order, to include minor repairs and maintenance
•  Provide assistance with all Music events (before, during and after events).
•  Collaborate with Visual Art, Drama and Music departments; and
•  Co-ordinate with administrative staff and facilities management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Music, Performance Art or related subjects awarded by a professional institute;
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience preferably in education environment;
• Sound working knowledge of musical equipment and their storage needs;
• Music-based training would be an added advantage;
• Be IT literate and competent in using google drive / calendar;
• Able to meet tight deadline, well organized and independent; and
•  Good command of spoken and written English. Command of Chinese would be an asset.

The ISF Foundation, Academy & Pre-School are committed to ensuring safety and well-being of our students. We hold high standards of recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant background checks and screenings. 

Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided:

Route 1: North Point > Causeway Bay > Aberdeen > The ISF Academy

Route 2: Admiralty > IFC > Kennedy Town > The ISF Academy

Application Deadline: 29 March 2024

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will offer an attractive benefits package including medical, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development and continuing education to the right candidate. Please submit your application by completing the Application Form, Reference Check Statement which could be downloaded from our website: www.isf.edu.hk together with full Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter. Please quote with our “Ref: no.” by email via clicking the “Quick Apply” button.

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