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.

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Carer

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking an Overnight Carer to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The job

• You will join our friendly Medical Team to deliver an efficient and high-quality health care service for our students.
• Day time and overnight cover is required during term time only, with an additional week during the summer for Summer School. Flexibility is required within the team as occasional swaps may be necessary.
• The position is an average of 33.6 hours per week on a 3-week rolling shift pattern as outlined below.
• Week 1- Monday 14.00-21.00, Tuesday & Friday 20.45-07.45, Saturday 19.45-08.15
• Week 2- Monday 14.00-21.00, Tuesday 20.45-07.45, Saturday 19.45-08.15
• Week 3- Monday 14.00-21.00, Tuesday & Wednesday 20.45-07.45

In return

• You will be paid £16,469.65 per annum (£22,393.14 FTE).
• Benefits include on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free parking for the duration of the overnight care.

Download: Job Description & Person Specification
Download: Application Form

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing: Monday 20th April 2026

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

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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

Music Timetable and Administration Officer

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Music Timetable and Administration Officer to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The Job

• Chetham’s School of Music seeks a highly organised and entirely dependable Music Timetable and Administration Officer. You will take responsibility for scheduling the weekly instrumental timetables for the UK’s largest specialist music school.
• You will demonstrate logic and problem solving skills in abundance with a student focused approachability in manner.
• Anticipated working hours: 21 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (term-time plus 7).
• A regular working pattern can be structured by negotiation but would need to fit within Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm. Please state your preferred working hours on application.
• This role is suited to only very limited hybrid working (occasional days worked from home).
• Non term-time hours can be worked with greater flexibility – at the discretion of the Music Department Manager – but need to fulfil the demands and deadlines in accordance with the role.
• Start date May 2026, subject to recruitment checks.
• Fixed-term until January 2027, with the possibility for extension beyond this date.

In Return

• Starting salary SCP 17 £15,538.59 to £16,096.42 per annum (£29,086.77 to £30,130.98 per annum FTE)
• Benefits including subsidised catered lunches during term-time and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description & Person Specification
Download: Application Form

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

Application deadline: 9am, Monday 20th April 2026.
Interviews TBC

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the
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Hearing Assessment Nurse

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Hearing Assessment Nurse to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The job

• To provide a clinically effective, high-quality service of hearing assessment and signposting to further services as appropriate. Providing annual hearing assessments for all students currently on roll at the school within a given year.
• You will bring clinical experience and enthusiasm in equal measure and will enjoy working alongside an in-house medical team and one of the largest bodies of student musicians aged 8-18 in the country.
• Initially anticipated hours: 6 hours per week (25 weeks per year, term-time only) with flexibility for delivery pattern.

In return

• You will be paid £3,436.69 to £3,645.05 per annum, SCP 29-31 (£38,727.65 – £41,075.55 FTE) subject to experience.
• Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description & 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, Monday 13th April 2026
Interview date: from mid-April by negotiation

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg Charity 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.

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– 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