Area Leader

Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community music organization in Buckinghamshire seeks a dynamic leader to oversee music provision in the Amersham area. The role includes managing relationships with schools and teachers, contributing to the Senior Leadership team, and ensuring high-quality music education. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in music education and excellent communication skills. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the music profession and music education.
• Understanding of school systems and music education's importance.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Senior Leadership team for music provision.
• Lead Amersham Music Centre.
• Manage relationships with schools, students, and parents.
• Oversee instrumental and vocal teachers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Passion for music education

Job description

Buckinghamshire Music Trust inspires exciting, meaningful and engaging musical experiences for every child in the county and is seeking a committed, dynamic and passionate leader to make a high quality, practical impact.

This is an opportunity to really make a difference! Buckinghamshire Music Trust is also the core organisation of the Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Music Hub, seeking to realise our vision with a range of partners and professionals who share a passion for music and its importance for all young people, in all its forms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring leader to be part of a dynamic senior team and to lead our provision in the Amersham area. You will be part of a team of three Area Leaders who report to the Director and as a team, lead on the main provision and delivery of Buckinghamshire Music Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribution to the Senior Leadership team for music provision across the county, consisting of the Director, three Area Leaders and a central team of 5 other roles
• The leadership of Amersham Music Centre as part of our portfolio of main centres in High Wycombe, Amersham & Aylesbury
• Leading our relationships with the designated schools in your area
• Leading our relationships with students and parents in your area
• Managing relevant instrumental and vocal teachers, instruments and resources
• Leadership of an agreed whole county priority alongside the Area Leader team
• Shared responsibility for staff development and training

The ideal candidate will have significant experience within the music profession and music education. You will have a clear understanding of how schools work and be able to articulate the importance of a high-quality music education. You will be part of and lead talented teams and will have the ability to highest quality learning and teaching. You must be an outstanding communicator and be able to contribute towards the strategic planning of future provision and have an absolute passion for the importance of music in all children’s lives.

Closing Date: 6th October 2025 at 17:00
Interviews: Week beginning 13th October

To apply, please contact [e-mail] for an application form. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Paul Guenault on [e-mail].

Buckinghamshire Music Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.