Music Administrator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Blue Coat School

The Blue Coat School
The Blue Coat School
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Contract type - Fixed term, one year maternity cover


Core Hours - 8am - 1pm Monday to Friday during term tim


Closing Date - Wednesday 13th March 2024


Interview Date - Wednesday 20th March 2024


Start Date - end of May 2024


We are seeking to recruit a first-class Music Administrator, who is willing to build upon their existing experience to support the work of the Director of Music at The Blue Coat School.


Music plays a vital role in the day to day life at the Blue Coat School, and there are excellent facilities on site.

Children in all year groups (Nursery to Y6) participate in regular curriculum music lessons as well as choirs, orchestras and chamber ensembles.

Many children have weekly individual lessons in a full range of string, wind and percussion instruments as well as singing and music theory.

The role involves assisting the Director of Music and other staff with all matters relating to the administration of the Music department, and liaising as necessary with parents and staff throughout the school; including timetabling individual lessons, administering the music examination entries and assisting in the arrangements for school concerts and recitals.


Salary is £11,360 - £12,780 (FTE £16,000 - £18,000 pro rata for a term time only position) depending on experience.


All staff have access to a range of benefits including ongoing CPD, a delicious free lunch each day during term time, remuneration on fees, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, use of fitness facilities, social and wellbeing events and free on-site parking.

Support Staff are enrolled into a direct contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions and associated benefits.


Qualifications/Professional Development

  • Music graduate from a reputable university or Conservatoire
  • Sound background knowledge of Music and the Arts
  • Performing experience

Skills and experience

  • Experience of working within a school environment is desirable
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks
  • Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a strict deadline
  • An eye for detail and accuracy

Personal attributes

  • Infectious enthusiasm and passion for Music
  • A professional manner and appearance
  • Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with staff, children and parents
  • Trustworthy and discreet
  • Sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively
  • Selfmotivated with a positive, professional attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team yet also to work under own initiative
  • Calm under pressure
  • Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school
  • Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are listed within the job descriptions.


All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post.

The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.

The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunities employer.


Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£11,360.00-£12,780.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:


  • Administrative experience: 2 years (required)

Language:


  • English (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Birmingham (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024


Reference ID:
MA24

Expected start date: 20/05/2024
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