Music Administrator

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

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Job summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School is seeking a Music Administrator to join its friendly administration team. The role supports the Director of Music and the music department to deliver curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will have experience in a busy office, be IT literate (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have excellent communication and organisational skills. The post is part-time, 20 hours per week during term time (8:30am–12:30pm, Monday to Friday).

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure with attention to detail.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country’s leading selective schools

Colchester Royal Grammar School are looking to appoint a Music Administrator to join their welcoming and supportive school.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our support staff team and support our Director of Music and our dynamic and thriving Music department to deliver its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their work, have previous experience within a busy office environment, be IT literate (fully conversant in Word, Excel and Outlook), have exceptional communication skills and be calm under pressure. Professionalism and attention to detail in this role are paramount.

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) working 8.30am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday

Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people whose support and enhance this ethos.

About Us

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students’ education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list. To find out more about our school, please click here.

AwardedThe Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [e-mail]