Job Description

Malcolm Arnold Academy

is now recruiting for a Music Department Manager.

This role could be your next career opportunity.


If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.


We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn, and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music, and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience, and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role


The Music Department Manager will provide vital organisational support to ensure the smooth running of both curricular and co-curricular activities, including concerts and events.


Provide day-to-day organisational support to the Director of Music Manage the department's stock of orchestral instruments for loan, including maintaining an accurate database of instruments. Support the organisation of school concerts, events, and trips. Provide general clerical support, including word processing, managing spreadsheets, minute taking, filing routine correspondence, distributing mail, basic reprographics, and routine financial bookkeeping. Support and lead (as appropriate) co-curricular musical ensembles by arrangement with the Director of Music Provide technical support to the Director of Music and classroom music teachers for successful delivery of curriculum music through setting up equipment for timetabled lessons and school events. Organise instrument demonstrations, instrument trials and taster lessons for beginner Year 7 students. Creatively promote the uptake of orchestral instruments to Year 7 students and across the school. Be the point of contact for Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) Update and maintain an accurate timetable and registration system for all instrumental music lessons. Liaise with accounts department on a weekly/monthly basis with regards to the accurate billing of music tuition. Communicate with parents regarding 1:1 music lessons, including billing and responding to enquiries and issues. Collaborate with the Director of Music and the HR Manager regarding the recruitment and induction of new visiting music teachers, in compliance with safer recruitment guidelines.

Permanent, Term time - 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary & Benefits

NJC 6, FTE 25,183 per annum (Pro-rata 12,554.71) Access to Local Government Pension Scheme. Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Awards and Recognition Scheme Flexible working patterns Benefits Platform + holiday discounts + cinema tickets
+ restaurant booking discounts
+ Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience working within an administration team. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Highly organised, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders. Able to work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse parent/carer population. An interest and experience of the music scene within education

About The David Ross Education Trust


The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire/Humberside, and London.


Our aim is to be the country's leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.


Music is central to the Trust's mission of broadening student horizons: the Trust's Music programme is innovative, broad and ambitious, and includes the award-winning Singing Schools programme, Musicians in Residence scheme, and partnerships with five local music hubs, Gabrieli Roar, MusicFirst, Nevill Holt Festival and The Royal Ballet & Opera, among others.

Apply now


To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.