Chetham's School of Music - Teacher of Music and Sixth Form Music Coordinator

Summary

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Teacher of Music and & Sixth Form Music Coordinator to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester.

Detail

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Teacher of Music and & Sixth Form Music Coordinator to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. 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

• This a full time, permanent role suitable for experienced, qualified Music Teachers. Start date September 2026.

This role offers an exciting challenge involving the chance to shape the curriculum of the future of academic music at Chetham’s. We currently offer A Levels in Music and Music Technology and are looking to possible future qualifications. You will work in a stimulating and dynamic department with brilliantly diverse colleagues and exceptional students. If you love music, academic learning, teaching young talented people and want to belong to the foremost music School in the UK, then we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to working with someone who is:

• an excellent teacher with a proven track record in secondary education

• committed to academic accessibility through exploring a range of post-16 qualifications

• able to guide students towards the most suitable pathway for the next stage of their education

• a person with boundless enthusiasm for young people and their musical journey

In return

• salary dependent upon experience – MPS-UPS3 plus additional responsibility allowance of £2667.73

• benefits including subsidised catered lunches during term time

• use of onsite gym

• free tickets to Chetham’s concerts.

• Cycle to work Scheme

• free refreshments available

Download: Job Description & Person Specification

Download: Application Form

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

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 19th May 2026

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026

For further information please contact Dr Sam King on samking@chethams.com.

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Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service Reg. Charity No: 526702