Music Schools Evening Steward - Windsor, United Kingdom - Eton College

Eton College

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Windsor, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
- £11.77 per hour

Job Reference

- eton/TP/26034/100

Contract Type
Term Time, Part Time
Contract Details
Evening position working 1 to 3 shifts from 7pm to 10.30pm per week, including weekends
Closing Date
25 March, 202 Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Music
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
11 March, 2024

Role Introduction:

Eton College has a vacancy for a Music Schools Evening Steward to join our thriving Music Department. This is a part-time, permanent position where you will be based in beautiful and historic surroundings of Eton College.

The Music Schools is a very large and busy department with a high level of weekly activity that includes; over 60 academic lessons, 40 rehearsals and approximately 1300 lessons.

There are over 70 visiting music teachers as well as 8 full time teachers who, together with support staff and administrators help the Music Schools run 7 days a week, during term time.

The Evening Steward is expected to maintain the security and operation of the building during evening periods.

To act as the main point of contact for boys, teachers, and those that are working or visiting the Music Schools building.

The provision of general assistance for scheduled rehearsals, concerts and music competitions.

Our historic college dating back to 1400's offers a unique place to work, steeped in history, set amidst beautiful grounds and just a stone's throw from Windsor.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time evening position working 1 to 3 shifts from 7pm to 10.30pm per week including weekends, with some flexibility, during term time.

Main Duties:

Maintaining the security and safety of those working in the building including the safeguarding of young people;
Acting as the responsible adult in any emergency situation;
Point of contact for any general queries from students, visiting music teachers and members of the public;
Safe and secure locking of the department;
Occasional help with preparation of rooms and equipment for rehearsals and concerts;
Assistance with occasional clerical tasks as delegated by music teachers such as printing and photocopying;
Taking and logging room bookings for certain venues within Music Schools;
Occasional allocation of rooms for visiting music teachers;
Liaising with Ensemble leaders over registers;
Contacting House Masters and Dames when required;
Housekeeping duties such as checking rooms and keeping common areas tidy;
Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
All positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity' as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate to a wide range of different individuals including teachers, pupils and any visitors to the Music Schools, and to flex your style accordingly;
The ability to work calmly and efficiently, especially at times of high activity;
The ability to juggle competing tasks, to organise your time and to prioritise effectively so nothing slips through the cracks;
A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students;
Excellent teamworking skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a handson approach.

Benefits:

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College's sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College:

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