Vacancies
Practice Assistant
Chetham’s School of Music seeks experienced musicians (Brass and Woodwind) to assist the students during practice whilst helping to reinforce the aims of the teacher.
The job
- Anticipated hours – 12 hours a week
- We are looking for people with the following credentials:
- Specialist
- Postgraduate or recent graduate
- Excellent musician
- Highly motivated and dependable
- Enthusiastic with young people
- Creative thinker
In return
- You will be paid £15.31 per hour
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, complementary yoga & fitness classes and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 14 June 2023
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 21 June 2023
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.
For further information please contact Rosie at rosiepedder@chethams.com.
Music Timetable and Administration Officer
Chetham’s School of Music seeks a highly organised and entirely dependable Music Timetable and Administration Officer.
The job
- The role is 28 hours per week; term-time plus 3 weeks (39 weeks per annum).
- You will take responsibility for scheduling the weekly instrumental timetables for the UK’s largest specialist music school and also administratively support the Head of Vocal and Choral Studies.
- You will demonstrate logic and problem solving skills in abundance and will combine the sunniest of dispositions with a student focussed approachability in manner.
- Your weekly workload may look like a week-long crossword or Sudoku puzzle, but by the end of it, you will have the satisfaction of having contributed directly to building the musical lives of the future.
In return
- Starting Salary £24,752 per annum (FTE) (Scale Point 17)
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, complementary yoga & fitness classes and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: Monday 19 June 2023
Interviews will take place: TBC
Please note that suitable applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline date so candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
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.
For further information please contact Rosie at rosiepedder@chethams.com.
Residential House Assistant
We are looking for a new House Assistant to join the boarding pastoral team to assist with the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. The role could involve working with our junior students aged 9-13 or our senior students aged 14-18.
The job
- The working week is divided into day or evening shifts which will be spread across the week most likely including some work at the weekend.
- The role is residential and accommodation is included in the package.
In return
- You will be paid £10.35 per hour
- You will be entitled to accommodation and the provision of all meals during term time.
Closing date: 9am Monday 12 June 2023
Interviews will take place: TBC
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.
For further information please contact Julia at juliaharrison@chethams.com
Practice Administrator
Chetham’s School of Music seeks highly organised, self-motivated individuals to join the administration team in the Practice Department on a permanent basis.
The job
- This is an ad-hoc position. Anticipated hours for the vacancy are as follows – Mondays 5pm-10pm, Wednesdays 5pm-8:30pm, Thursdays 7:30am-1pm, Fridays 5pm-10pm OR Thursdays 2:30pm-8:30pm, Fridays 4:30pm-8:30pm, Saturdays 5pm-10pm, Sundays 4pm-10pm.
- We are looking for people with the following credentials:
- Enthusiastic and supportive when working with young people (ages 8-18)
- Excellent communicator
- Computer literate
- Reliable and decisive
- Highly motivated
- Excellent work ethic
In return
- You will be paid £10.91 per hour
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, complementary yoga & fitness classes and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 8am on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Interviews will take place: Friday 16 June 2023
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.
For further information please contact Rosie at rosiepedder@chethams.com.
Deputy Housekeeping Manager
Chetham’s seeks a full time Deputy Housekeeping Manager to assist in leading the team to ensure the provision of an effective, high standard service to the School.
The job
- This is a full time position; 35 hours per week, between core hours of 8am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be required with prior notice.
- The purpose of the role will be to provide an efficient, pro-active and organised domestic and cleaning service to the School.
- Leadership and management of the team of Housekeeping Supervisors, Team Leaders, Porters, Laundry staff and Housekeeping Assistants in the day-to-day delivery of cleanliness and hygiene across the School.
- The team works year-round, Monday to Sunday.
In return
- Starting salary: £25,426 per annum (Scale Point 18)
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, complementary yoga & fitness classes and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 5 June 2023
Interviews will take place: W/C 12 June 2023
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.
For further information please contact Rosie at rosiepedder@chethams.com.
Network Manager
Chetham’s is seeking a Network Manager 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
- This is a full time position; 35 hours per week. Normal working hours 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
- We are looking for a Network Manager with experience of 2nd and 3rd line support, extensive knowledge of Windows server management, including Server 2012 R2, Server 2016 and Server 2019, active directory, group policies, windows client operating systems, networking technologies (wireless and wired), network protocols (IPv4 DNS/DHCP/SIP/VLANs), Office 365 products and administration.
- You will also have a good working knowledge of virtualisation technologies, VMWare.
In return
- Starting salary £34,635 per annum (Scale Point 30)
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym, complementary yoga & fitness classes and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 5 June 2023
Interviews will take place: W/C 12 June 2023
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.
For further information please contact Rosie at rosiepedder@chethams.com.
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumber
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter & Ventilation
Full time — 37.5 hours per week, with additional rostered and un-rostered overtime
Salary — £24,507 pa
We are looking for time-served, fully qualified and experienced Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumbers.
Experience of ventilation systems would be desirable.
Candidates will be qualified to City and Guilds 6192-02 as a minimum, and have served a recognised trade apprenticeship in the disciplines required. Gas Safe registration would be desirable but not essential as the School can provide training.
Deadline — Open ended
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter/Plumber
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form.
Maintenance Mechanical Pipe Fitter & Ventilation
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form.
Please see important information for all roles at the bottom of this page.
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.
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