Practice Operations & Attendance Administrator

WILLIAM CHADWICK BURSARY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chetham’s in Manchester is seeking a Practice Administrator to support daily music department operations. You will register all students practicing across the department, monitor attendance and discipline, and work with the Practice Assistant team to ensure smooth administration.

The role involves maintaining registers, assisting with timetables, and supporting senior staff with additional administration duties as required. A calm, flexible approach is essential in a busy School environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with clear, respectful dialogue.
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft programmes.
• Organised and motivated with good time management.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Able to support the School’s expectations of student discipline with compassion.
• Caring and responsible colleague.
• Clear and consistent in decision‑making.
• Suitable to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Register all students during each practice period and record attendance.
• Monitor discipline and attendance, and report concerns to the Heads of Practice.
• File and maintain practice registers and timetables, updating as needed.
• Assist with administration duties and relate to School systems like StREAM and access control.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Microsoft Office

Organised

Experience with youth

Compassionate

Decision making

Child-friendly

Tools

StREAM access

Swipe card system

Job description

Chetham’s in Manchester is seeking a Practice Administrator to support daily music department operations. You will register all students practicing across the department, monitor attendance and discipline, and work with the Practice Assistant team to ensure smooth administration.

The role involves maintaining registers, assisting with timetables, and supporting senior staff with additional administration duties as required. A calm, flexible approach is essential in a busy School environment.