Area Leader

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

Job summary

A leading music education organization in Greater London is seeking a passionate leader to oversee the Amersham Music Centre and contribute to music provision across the county. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in music education and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including team leadership and relationship management with schools and families. Apply by 6th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the music profession and music education.
• Clear understanding of how schools operate.
• Outstanding communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Senior Leadership team for music provision across the county.
• Lead the Amersham Music Centre.
• Manage relationships with students, parents, and schools.

Skills

Leadership in music education

Communication skills

Experience in schools

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Requirements

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.

How to Apply

For an application form, please contact [e-mail].

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Paul Guenault on [e-mail].

Closing Date

6th October 2025 at 17:00

Interviews

Week beginning 13th October