Digital Production Engineer - Term-Time Only

<p>Digital Production Engineer - Independent School Term-Time Only</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Essex (easily accessible through the Elizabeth Line)</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: April 2026</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: 22,834 (+ free accommodation)</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week</p><p> </p><p>Our client, a top independent through school in Essex, is seeking a <strong>skilled and creative Digital Production Engineer</strong> to support its thriving Music Department and wider Performing Arts programme.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled audio professional to play a central role in a vibrant co-curricular programme. The successful candidate will manage sound production across concerts and performances while overseeing the school's recording studio and supporting the creation of high-quality digital content.</p><p> </p><p>Working closely with the Music Department, Performing Arts teams, the Digital Production Engineer will contribute to the school's growing digital portfolio and support live performances, recordings and streamed events.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>music technology and digital audio production</strong></li><li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Logic Pro and Adobe editing software</strong></li><li>Knowledge of microphones, recording techniques and professional audio equipment</li><li>Experience setting up and operating <strong>live sound systems</strong></li><li>Ability to mix live music across multiple genres and performance environments</li><li>Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>A proactive and innovative approach to digital production</li><li>A collaborative, flexible and positive attitude when working with staff and students</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Free, shared accommodation for the right candidate</li><li>Optional subsidised private healthcare</li><li>Free School lunches during term time</li><li>Free School Sports Centre membership</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Small class sizes and outstanding resources</li><li>A broad academic and co-curricular programme</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you have the required skills to be considered for the post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.</p><p> </p><p>Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists</p><p> </p><p>Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.</p>

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