Area Leader

Music Mark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A music education organization in Buckinghamshire is seeking a dynamic leader to join their senior team. This full-time role involves leading the Amersham Music Centre and collaborating with local schools to enhance music education. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the music field and a strong passion for providing high-quality music experiences for children. Competitive salary and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the music profession and education.
• Clear understanding of how schools operate and the importance of music education.
• Ability to provide high-quality learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Senior Leadership team for music provision.
• Lead Amersham Music Centre and collaborate with designated schools.
• Manage instrumental and vocal teachers, and resources.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Leadership in music education

Team collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Salary: £44,564 - £48,270 per year depending on experience

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.

Location and Contract

• Location: Buckinghamshire
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 6th October 2025 at 17:00

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

Candidate Profile

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 provide high 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.

About Buckinghamshire Music Trust

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.

Additional Information

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.

Our core mission is to provide outstanding music education, including instrumental and vocal lessons at school and in one of our Music Centres across Buckinghamshire.

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