Vacancies

Chetham’s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and The Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together. We believe in the power of music and creativity to unite people, and we are committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians and thinkers. If you can help us achieve our vision, we want to hear from you.

Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

School Counsellor (Maternity Cover)

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking temporary Maternity Cover, to join our friendly Medical Team to deliver an efficient and high-quality mental health care service for our students and Staff.

The job

  • Our School Counsellor is required during term time only.
  • This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.
  • The position is for approximately 9 hours over 2 days each week.
  • Flexible working hours are required during this time to meet the needs of our Students and Staff.
  • We are looking for a mental health practitioner who can deliver a variety of therapeutic sessions to support individual students and staff.
  • We are also looking for someone who is confident promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience through a variety of topics for our school community. This may be in small group sessions or larger events like assemblies.
  • Liaison with parents and staff within confidential boundaries is essential.

In return

  • You will be paid SCP 24, £5,922.55 per annum (£34,219.64 FTE).
  • Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 26th February 2026

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

For further information please contact Sarah Dickinson on sarahdickinson@chethams.com

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702

Housekeeping Manager

Chetham’s seeks a full time Housekeeping Manager to lead the team to ensure the provision of an effective, high standard service to Chetham’s.

Located in the heart of Manchester, Chetham’s is a truly magical place. It is home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, and The Stoller Hall – a world-class concert venue. Together, these form a unique centre of musical excellence, heritage, and learning.

The Role

  • The role is 35 hours per week, some flexible working, with occasional evenings and weekends
  • The purpose of the role will be to provide an efficient, pro-active and organised domestic, cleaning and operational service to Chetham’s.
  • Leadership and management of the team of Domestic Supervisors, Team Leaders, Porters, Laundry staff and Domestic Assistants in the day-to-day delivery of cleanliness and hygiene across the school will be required with the support of the Deputy Housekeeping Manager.
  • The team works year-round, Monday to Sunday.

In Return

  • Salary of £35,876.30 (SCP 26 – SCP 28).
  • On-site parking (subject to availability).
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 27th March 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

Development Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Development Officer to join our ambitious Development Team to support fundraising, donor stewardship, cultivation and events across Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library and The Stoller Hall.

Located in the heart of Manchester, Chetham’s is a truly magical place. It is home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, and The Stoller Hall – a world-class concert venue. Together, these form a unique centre of musical excellence, heritage, and learning.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Development Manager and Development Manager, you will help deliver a programme of events and stewardship activity designed to ensure our supporters and alumni feel valued and inspired. You will play an important role in supporting the Development Team.

Through donations, Chetham’s supports a wide range of impactful programmes and projects, including:

  • Providing bursaries for talented students who would not otherwise be able to attend Chetham’s (90% of our students receive financial support, with around 20% paying no fees at all)
  • Delivering creative engagement work with families, schools and disadvantaged communities
  • Safeguarding our medieval buildings and protecting the priceless collections of Chetham’s Library

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting fundraising campaigns, events and stewardship activities.
  • Supporting the continued growth of our Bursary Fund.
  • Administering a new Patrons’ scheme as part of a major capital development to increase access to Chetham’s historic Library.
  • Using Spektrix CRM and donations channels (Goodbox, Donor Debit) to record and report on philanthropic income and relationships with donors.
  • Supporting the growth of our donor base and increasing donations from existing supporters.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week.

In Return

  • Salary of SCP 15, £26,817.65 per annum.
  • Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form

Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.

Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

All roles

Please accept our thanks for your application. We’re unfortunately unable to respond to all applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the School and invited to interview. Except for cases where vacancies are open ended, we aim to make contact with successful applicants within three weeks of the specified closing date.

The recruitment process and associated paperwork is in line with the standard regarding safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education.

Any successful candidates(s) will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. You will need to declare any unfiltered convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences.

Chetham’s School of Music is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if you have any special requirements in the interview process.

Please read this information alongside applications for ALL jobs with Chetham’s School of Music.

You may also be interested in looking at jobs advertised with Stoller Hall

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:
– ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
– communicating and promoting vacancies
– offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
– anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
– supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
– at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people