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Sound Tutor Responsible to Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts Scope of the Job Responsible to: Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts Works Closely with: Lighting Tutor and Video Tutor, Production Manager and Technicians Job Purpose Alongside the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts and other colleagues, the Sound Tutor will develop and deliver under and post graduate training and assessment in Sound Design and Schematics to a world leading industry standard. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts of the Academy, the Sound Tutor shall execute the following tasks and responsibilities: \xef\x82\xb7 Leadership and training of students on the production arts courses in professional theatre and event sound and relevant technologies. \xef\x82\xb7 Contributing to the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to the continuous raising of standards in the training of students for careers in the arts and entertainment industry and development of new technologies. \xef\x82\xb7 Maintaining the professional currency of the training in theatre sound and new technologies through contact with the industry, for both staff development and to maintain a professional currency of the curriculum. Training and Tuition: \xef\x82\xb7 Developing the sound syllabus for the BA and Post Graduate Production Arts programme. \xef\x82\xb7 Teaching all undergrad and postgrad Sound syllabus. \xef\x82\xb7 Supervision and guidance of students fulfilling a sound role on Academy productions and projects, working with external creatives and the Academy Production Manager and Sound Technician. \xef\x82\xb7 Assessment of students fulfilling a sound role on Academy productions and projects. Productions: \xef\x82\xb7 Close liaison with other departments, in particular those relating to production. \xef\x82\xb7 Maintaining and communicating to other departments a schedule of the Production Department\xe2\x80\x99s activities. \xef\x82\xb7 Other related technical duties that may arise as a member of the Production Arts Programme team. Finance: \xef\x82\xb7 To manage spending and reconciliation of any budget designated. \xef\x82\xb7 To research and propose any capital expenditure to keep in line with current industry developments. Health and Safety: \xef\x82\xb7 To engage with relevant Health and Safety training regarding the teaching and delivery of sound and its technology. \xef\x82\xb7 To be familiar and comply with current Health and Safety regulations relevant to the industry. \xef\x82\xb7 To ensure that personnel and students adhere to safe working practices. Key Interactions The Lead Sound Tutor is part of the Teaching Faculty, directly responsible to the Programme Leader \xe2\x80\x93 Production Arts. Knowledge and Experience Essential: \xef\x82\xb7 Relevant undergraduate qualification. \xef\x82\xb7 A strong background of working in professional theatre sound in a producing environment. \xef\x82\xb7 Experience of teaching and working at HE level. \xef\x82\xb7 Conversant with current and developing theatre sound technologies. \xef\x82\xb7 Excellent IT skills including QLab \xef\x82\xb7 Flexible approach to working and developing the post. \xef\x82\xb7 A determined and efficient individual. Desirable: \xef\x82\xb7 Relevant postgraduate qualification. \xef\x82\xb7 Budget Management \xef\x82\xb7 Basic understanding of AutoCAD and WYSIWYG Core Competencies Delivery through: \xef\x82\xb7 Decision making and solving problems \xef\x82\xb7 Building teams and communication \xef\x82\xb7 Facilitating change Development through: \xef\x82\xb7 Resilience \xef\x82\xb7 Driving results \xef\x82\xb7 Managing Stakeholders

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