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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Housekeeping Assistant

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking an Instrumental Tutor (Bassoon) 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

• We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our housekeeping team to deliver an efficient and high-quality service to the school.
• You will work as part of the Housekeeping Team in ensuring that an efficient and high-quality Housekeeping Service is provided to all areas of the school.
• The role is nominally 20 hours per week Monday – Friday. Core hours: 7.00am to 11.00pm.

In Return

• Salary: £11.44 per hour.
• Benefits including free catered lunches during term time and free tickets to concerts.

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 24th January 2025
Interview date: Date TBC

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

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.

Instrumental Tutor (Bassoon)

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking an Instrumental Tutor (Bassoon) 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

• We are seeking an exceptional tutor of bassoon with proven pedagogical experience at the highest of standards. You will be working in the UK’s largest specialist music school and will be committed to the education and development of exceptionally talented young people.
• Primarily focusing on 1-2-1 tuition of 1st and subsidiary study students (aged 8-18) the ideal candidate will have a significant depth of experience in developing students’ holistic musical education. Preferred candidates would also have experience of chamber coaching, reed making and technique classes, working with students to an advanced level in small and medium sized ensembles.
• Recognised professional level of performance experience is required for this role.
• Chetham’s believes in creating robust, rounded and relevant musicians of the future. We value tutors who share our aim to support students in achieving musical and personal breadth, in tandem with technical proficiency.
• This role is initially for c.2-4 hours per week (remainder of the 24/25 academic year). Hours are assigned on an annual basis dependent upon student intake and school needs.

In Return

• Hourly rate dependent on experience.
• Benefits including free catered lunches during term time and free tickets to concerts.

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 17th January 2025
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2025

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

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.

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

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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