Vice Principal
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
Based in central Manchester, Chetham’s is not only the largest specialist music school for students aged 8-18 in the UK, but is also recognised as a national and international resource for music education.
The recent appointment of Alun Jones as Principal has been heralded as a really positive and forward looking move for the School. Alun is focused and committing himself to the School’s continued strategic development, its future proofing and developing the brand internationally. To allow this to happen, Alun is restructuring the leadership of the School and as a consequence has created the new and crucial role of Vice Principal.
Fundamentally, the Vice Principal role is all about supporting the Principal with the day-to-day running of the school. A remit that encompasses all aspects of staff performance and motivation, teaching and learning, providing vision and direction with the aim of delivering a balance between academic success and musical excellence. Equally you will be responsible for student development, wellbeing and welfare; and as a member of the School’s Leadership Group together with the Bursar and Director of Music, policy and procedures, budgets and financial planning and governance.
For the right person this an exciting opportunity, a chance to shape the role and really make it your own. The right person being someone who aspires to being a Head, but views this role as a crucial next step in their professional development.
So in addition to your ambition, you will already have a track record of experience and success in the classroom and more importantly proven leadership and management skills either as a Deputy Head or Head or Department. It’s important that your style is collaborative, collegiate and about building positive and effective working relationships at all levels, based on mutual respect. Equally, you’re someone who can operate successfully in a creative and vibrant learning environment, and with such a unique student community.
For a full job description, further information and to apply, please go to http://chethamsschoolofmusic.com/job-vacancies/
Closing date: 20 April 2018.
First interview: 14 May 2018.
Second interview: 17 May 2018.
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.
Registered 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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