Music Department Administrator

Part time (21 hours per week) term time only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented administrator to join us here at Worth School, working as part of a close-knit team in a true generalist role.

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Director of Music and the wider team.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Acting as the central point of contact for the department for communications from parents, pupils, visiting music staff, other staff and other schools 
• Ensuring effective communications of department events to parents and respond to telephone enquiries and routine correspondence, including e-mails 
• Dealing with routine administration of pupils’ music/LAMDA lessons and liaising with visiting music/LAMDA staff 
• Supervising the Organ Scholar & Music Department Assistant in the cataloguing and maintenance of the Music Department Library 
• Co-ordinating and submit exam entries for Music Exams (ABRSM, Trinity and their online equivalents) and Drama Exams (LAMDA) 
• Conducting from time to time, any other duties as may be required but within the scope of this job profile

What are we looking for in the successful applicant; 

• Proven administrative experience with an eye for detail 
• Effective IT skills and fully conversant with MS Office 
• Excellent written communication skills 
• Time management and prioritisation skills

The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistance programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, social events and discounted school fees.

Worth is a highly successful co-educational, Catholic, Benedictine, 11-18 HMC boarding and day school of circa 600 pupils. It offers a broad curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate and A levels in the Sixth Form.

Applicants are required to apply online by using the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR Department 

Email: recruitment@worth.org.uk     

Telephone: 01372 710277

Closing date for applications:   31st July 2022

The successful applicants must have their own transport as there is no public transport to the site. 

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Worth School is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, all employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. References will be taken prior to interview and DBS checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.