Assistant Schools Manager

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

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an Assistant Schools Manager to lead and support music education across schools in Woolwich. The role involves supervising tutors, enhancing curriculum delivery, and promoting inclusive practices. Candidates should have significant experience in music education, leadership skills, and a commitment to community impact. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in children's lives through music.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering curriculum music education in school settings.
• Ability to lead, support, and inspire a team of tutors.
• Creativity, innovation, and cultural awareness in planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 15 tutors delivering national curriculum-based programs.
• Assist planning and delivery of music services to schools.
• Contribute to management and professional development of music tutors.

Skills

Experience in delivering curriculum music education

Ability to lead and inspire a team

Creativity in curriculum planning

Commitment to inclusive practice

Job description

Overview

Employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Location: Woolwich
Contract Type: Part-Time Permanent
Start Date: October/November 2025
Closing Date: 19th September 2025 at 23:59

At Royal Greenwich Music Service, we are passionate about ensuring every child and young person has access to inspiring, inclusive, and high-quality music learning. As Assistant Schools Manager, you’ll support the Schools Manager in realising that vision — developing and championing excellence in school-based music provision throughout the borough.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on Curriculum Music: Supervise up to 15 tutors delivering our national curriculum-based programs in schools, maintaining a diverse, inclusive music curriculum that reflects the needs and backgrounds of Royal Greenwich children and young people. Work with schools on their own curriculum development even if one of our tutors is not delivering.
• Support Schools Manager: Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of music services to schools, including instrumental tuition, First Access programmes, ensembles, and more.
• Inspire and Support: Contribute to the management of a team of music tutors, nurture their professional development and promote consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
• Drive Innovation: Champion the use of digital tools such as app-based curriculum delivery and help ensure sustainability and accessibility across the service.
• Safeguard and Support: Promote equity and inclusion, and contribute to a thriving, supportive learning environment for all.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring every child in Greenwich has fair access to inspiring and engaging music opportunities through bespoke music packages to meet the unique needs of children, schools, families, and the community.

Join us for a vibrant, inclusive experience where every child can explore their creativity and enjoy the lifelong benefits of music.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative music education professional who:

• Has significant experience in delivering curriculum music education in school settings
• Can lead, support, and inspire a team of tutors
• Brings creativity, innovation, and cultural awareness to curriculum planning
• Shares our commitment to inclusive practice and community impact

If you’re passionate about music education and are ready to step into a leadership role that directly impacts thousands of children, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity Statement

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Salary

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary. The salary indicated is based on a full-time equivalent. Actual salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, based on 14 hours per week during term time only.

Our Staff Values

Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Joe Foster at [e-mail] or on 0208 921 5586.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Full Employment History

A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications Are Scored

Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Closing Date

19th September 2025 at 23:59

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About The Provider

Royal Greenwich Music Service

The Royal Greenwich Music Service offers a music education service for all schools, ensuring all children and young people in Royal Greenwich have access to the highest quality, diverse and inclusive curriculum.