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

Housekeeping Assistant

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in the city centre of 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

  •  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: £12.21 per hour.
  • 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

Closing date: 9am, Friday 30th January 2026

Interviews: Dates TBC

For further information please contact Lisa Houghton on E: lisahoughton@chethams.com or T: 0161 838 7234

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; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

School Library Assistant (Term Time only)

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a School Library Assistant to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is 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 enthusiastic School Library Assistant to join our team in the School’s Learning Resource Centre.
  • Required February 2026 or ASAP thereafter (checks dependent).
  • 9 hours per week.
  • The shifts involved are term-time Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 1630-2000 including 30-minute unpaid meal break (approximately 32 weeks per year).
  • Knowledge of music is essential as is experience of dealing with young people.

In return

  • You will be paid £12.21 per hour.
  • Benefits including subsided meal, use of an on-site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description & Person Specification

Download: Application Form

Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9:00am  

For further information please contact the HR Department: hr@chethams.com

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; 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