Vacancies

Chetham’s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and 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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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for our 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

  • We are looking for a committed, flexible and enthusiastic HLTA to join our Learning Support Department, working as part of a team with the Head of Learning Support, the Assistant Head of Learning Support and two part-time teaching assistants.
  • This is a varied and rewarding role, combining in-class support with targeted learning support, as well as opportunities to lead learning at KS2 and KS3.
  • This is a full-time, fixed-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027, term-time only.

In return

  • Salary SCP 16, £20,600.04 per annum (£27,635.62 FTE)
  • Benefits include subsided catered lunches during term-time, on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Download: Job Description & Person Specification

Download: Application Form

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

Closing date:  9am on Friday 22nd May 2026

Interviews will take place:  Week Commencing Monday 1st June 2026

Please send your completed letter 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

Teacher of Music and Sixth Form Music Coordinator

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Teacher of Music and & Sixth Form Music Coordinator 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 a full time, permanent role suitable for experienced, qualified Music Teachers. Start date September 2026.

This role offers an exciting challenge involving the chance to shape the curriculum of the future of academic music at Chetham’s. We currently offer A Levels in Music and Music Technology and are looking to possible future qualifications.  You will work in a stimulating and dynamic department with brilliantly diverse colleagues and exceptional students. If you love music, academic learning, teaching young talented people and want to belong to the foremost music School in the UK, then we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to working with someone who is:

  • an excellent teacher with a proven track record in secondary education
  • committed to academic accessibility through exploring a range of post-16 qualifications
  • able to guide students towards the most suitable pathway for the next stage of their education
  • a person with boundless enthusiasm for young people and their musical journey

 In return

  •  salary dependent upon experience – MPS-UPS3 plus additional responsibility allowance of £2667.73
  • benefits including subsidised catered lunches during term time
  • use of onsite gym
  • free tickets to Chetham’s concerts.
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • free refreshments available

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 on Tuesday 19th May 2026

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026

For further information please contact Dr Sam King on samking@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.

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

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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