Deputy Head of House (job share) with additional House Assistant hours
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- £16,776 - £17,602 pro rata
- New
- Salary:
- Salary range £16,776 – £17,602 pro-rata (£33,553 – £35,2024 FTE) per annum, anticipated pro rata 0.5 open to discussion. Additional House Assistant hours payable at £11.44 per hour and enhanced weekend rate payable at £14.34 per hour.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 November 2024
Job overview
Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Deputy Head of House 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. We need outstanding people to come and be part of the school and to build upon the good standards that already exist.
The job
- We are looking for a professional Deputy Head of House to supervise the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. This role is suited to people who have worked in a Boarding School environment or similar residential setting (accommodation is provided on site).
- The working pattern will be five shifts a week on a rota basis. Up to two of these shifts will involve working as a house assistant and the remaining three or four will involve working in the deputy capacity. The five shifts include some work in evenings and at weekends, term time only.
In return
- Salary range £16,776 – £17,602 pro-rata (£33,553 – £35,2024 FTE) per annum, anticipated pro rata 0.5 open to discussion. Additional House Assistant hours payable at £11.44 per hour and enhanced weekend rate payable at £14.34 per hour.
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.
Please note that suitable applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline date, candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 9am
Interviews will be held in person: W/C Monday 18th November 2024
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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com
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
About Chetham's School of Music
Chetham’s School of Music is an independent, mainstream school with a sixth form, for children between the ages of eight and 18. The co-educational establishment, based in Long Millgate, Manchester. There is also boarding provision, with approximately 2/3 students staying at the school at present.
The school is part of the Foundation of Chetham’s Hospital School and Library, founded by Humphrey Chetham in 1653. The first students attended the school in 1956. Chetham’s occupies buildings dating back to 1422, as well as new buildings such as the recital hall, which was constructed in 2012. No academic assessment is required to attend the school – entry is based solely on musical talent.
Joint Principals
Nicola Smith and Tom Redmond
Values and vision
Chetham’s School of Music aims to deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop good learning habits. Students get the chance to showcase their musical talents by performing in lunchtime concerts. Teachers and children value each other and celebrate everyone’s successes. Pupils are urged to attend the performances of their peers, giving feedback and showing their support.
ISI report
“Levels of supervision at all times are good. Staff have appropriate levels of training to care for the age and needs of the pupils and the nature of the activity. The school has an appropriate and comprehensive written behaviour policy, which covers behaviour both during the school day and at other times. It includes the school rules, disciplinary sanctions, occasions when restraint may be used and also arrangements for searching pupils and their possessions. The policy is effectively implemented throughout the school.”
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