Music Programme Manager

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is looking for a Music Programme Manager to develop high-quality music education across multiple schools. This full-time, permanent role requires strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, ensuring all students have access to exceptional musical opportunities.

Benefits

31 days annual leave + statutory holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and health initiatives

Recognition scheme and flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discount platform (cinema, restaurants, holidays, etc.)

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative and passionate about music education.
• Effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop inspirational music programs across schools.
• Coordinate music events and support musicians-in-residence.
• Manage complex workloads and travel to various locations.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Creative and motivated

Strong communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Music Programme Manager - Full Time, Permanent
Location: Northampton-based with regional travel | Salary: £28,624 p.a. | Start: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about the transformative power of music education? Do you have a flair for organisation and a commitment to ensuring all children and young people have access to exceptional musical opportunities? If so, this could be the role for you.

A leading education trust is seeking a Music Programme Manager to help deliver and develop a high-quality, inspiring programme of curricular and co-curricular music across a network of 36 state primary and secondary schools located throughout the East Midlands, London, Yorkshire and the Humber.

As Music Programme Manager, you will play a key part in shaping the musical experiences of over 14,500 students annually. Working within a small but dynamic music team, you'll collaborate closely with music leads, school-based teachers, and a team of musicians-in-residence to co-ordinate and support a wide range of music programmes, events, and trips.

You'll need to be a confident self-starter-comfortable managing complex workloads, solving problems independently, and contributing as part of a team. The role requires travel to school and concert venues, so access to a vehicle or reliable transport is essential.

This is a full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week, year-round) based in Northampton, with flexibility for some remote working by prior agreement. Attendance at key events such as rehearsals and concerts (approximately 15 per year) is required, with time off in lieu provided.

• Has excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

• Is creative, motivated, and passionate about music education

• Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment

• Shares our belief that music should be accessible to every child

• Salary: £28,624 per annum (NJC14) - subject to April 2025 pay review

• Leave: 31 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and health initiatives

• Perks: Recognition scheme, flexible working patterns, and staff discount platform (cinema, restaurants, holidays, etc.)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Full role details are available in the job description. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you can help lead and shape an inspiring music programme across a vibrant school community, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. I