Graduate Music Assistant

targetjobs UK; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an enthusiastic Music graduate to support its thriving Music Department. The role includes leading various music groups, assisting with events, and supporting administrative tasks. This engaging position offers an opportunity to work across different educational levels, inspiring students in their musical journey.

Qualifications

• Graduated in Music, able to assist in the Music Department.
• Experience with leading music groups and supporting events.
• Ability to manage departmental administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with extra-curricular music groups.
• Support preparation and promotion of music events.
• Manage equipment and lesson setups.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Music Theory

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Music Graduate

Job description

THE VACANCY

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Music graduate who has the ability to assist in all aspects of a flourishing Music Department.

They will be involved in leading music groups (e.g. rock bands, chamber music groups, theory classes), assisting with the planning and smooth running of the department’s busy events schedule and supporting colleagues with the administration of our music service (which provides 1:1 lessons to hundreds of students aged 6-18 on a weekly basis).

The vacancy is term-time plus an additional three weeks outside of term (40 weeks in total) and INSET and Development Days and is initially for one academic year.

Responsibilities Of The Role

This is a varied role working with colleagues across our Junior, Senior and Sixth Form Divisions. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Running and/or assisting with extra-curricular rehearsals (e.g. rock bands, choirs, large-scale ensembles, chamber music groups).
• Supporting colleagues with the preparation, coordination and promotion of concerts, productions and other music events.
• Setting up and maintaining department spaces/equipment required for lessons and rehearsals.
• Running weekly theory clinics, teaching and supporting students wishing to take their ABRSM Music Theory exams.
• Assisting with departmental administration and systems (e.g. lesson timetabling, space/facilities management).
• Assisting academic teaching staff in exploring opportunities for curriculum development.
• Helping to develop and manage display spaces.
• Providing additional coaching for students who need support with aural tests and other similar exercises in advance of vocal/instrumental examinations (e.g. ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool Grades 1-8/Diploma level).
• Assist with class teaching at KS2, KS3, KS4 and/or A Level (TBC depending on the interests and aspirations of the successful candidate).
• Attend and support school concerts/events/trips during the year as agreed with the Director of Music.
  
  

For more information, such as person specification, please view the attached job pack. If you're successful in the first round of recruitment, you will be sent a further, more in depth application form from The Kings School to assess your suitability.