House Assistant (Resident)
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- £11.44 - £13.59 per hour
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a House Assistant (Resident) 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
- We are looking for a new House Assistant to join the boarding pastoral team to assist with the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. The role could involve working with our senior students aged 14-18 or our junior students aged 9-13.
- The working week is divided into day or evening shifts which will be spread across the week, including some work at the weekend.
- The role is residential role and accommodation is available all year round.
In return
- You will be paid £11.44 for weekday hours and £13.59 per hour for any weekend work.
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.
Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form
Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 31st May 2024
Interviews will take place on: W/C Monday 3rd June 2024
For further information please contact Julia Harrison at juliaharrison@chethams.com
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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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