Overview
Job Title: Leeds Junior Conservatoire Manager
Salary: Commencing at £41,350 with progression to £43,857 per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
- Lead the day to day management and development of the Leeds Junior Conservatoire, ensuring the successful delivery of our Saturday music school.
- Support, inspire and manage a team of expert tutors and academics to deliver an outstanding learning experience.
- Drive the continuous improvement of the curriculum, programmes and student experience across a range of musical genres.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and inspiring environment where young musicians can develop their talent, confidence and creativity.
- Oversee the planning, coordination and evaluation of Saturday school activities, events and performances.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and external partners to support engagement and progression.
- Monitor quality, performance and budgets, ensuring the programme meets organisational objectives and delivers an excellent learner experience.
- Champion the Junior Conservatoire, promoting its reputation and supporting student recruitment and progression opportunities.
About You
- Significant experience of working with children and young people (under 18) in a music or arts education setting.
- A passion for arts education and a commitment to providing an outstanding experience for young musicians.
- Experience of leading and developing educational programmes, teams or projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- The ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and external organisations to enhance opportunities for young people.
- A strategic and innovative approach, with the vision to grow and develop our Junior Conservatoire while strengthening links with higher education, regional partners and the wider music sector
Benefits
At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement – If you work full time, you’ll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
- Generous Pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The People’s Pension
- Memberships and discounts – employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
- Travel and commuting – discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – this will vary depending on role requirements
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