Chetham's School of Music - Practice Assistant (Keyboard)

Greater Manchester
Chetham's School of Music
Part-time

Summary

Chetham’s School of Music are seeking an Practice Assistant (Keyboard) to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre.

Detail

Chetham’s School of Music are seeking an Practice Assistant (Keyboard) to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.

The Job

We are looking for experienced musicians to support students during their practice time. We are seeking people with the following characteristics:

Specialist musician with high-level performance experience on piano and/or other keyboard instruments.

University/Conservatoire graduate (or equivalent experience).

Highly motivated and dependable.

Keen to work with young people and contribute to a department with a creative and individualised pedagogical ethos.

Enthusiastic about pursuing continued professional learning within a community of colleagues.

Hours are approximately 12 hours per week, term-time only. Hours may vary according to the School’s needs, year-on-year.

In Return

Hourly rate £17.21 per hour.

Benefits including free catered lunches during term time and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com

Application Deadline: 8am, Monday 2nd June 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 9th June 2025

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg Charity 526702.