Calderdale Music Trust, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Post:  Music Leader (Ensemble and Instrumental Tuition)
Commencing:  1st September 2021
Salary:  T6 (£19,363) to T20 (£33,121)  

Our successful Music Trust has become well established since its launch in 2015, building a large and varied client base and bringing together talented young musicians to perform and entertain at local and national concerts.  Calderdale Music Trust is supported by 11 highly qualified Music Leaders, and offers a wide variety of music programmes for schools and individuals of all ages within the Calderdale region. 

We are now in the exciting and enviable position where we are set to grow and further develop the Trust for the future.  We are seeking to recruit experienced, inspirational and exceptional Music Leaders to increase capacity and sustainability within Calderdale’s musical community.     

Our Opportunity  

The successful candidates will provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences and ensure that everyone is engaged positively in learning.  You will be an experienced musician within your field with a proven ability both as a performer and as a teacher. You will also ideally have experience of directing large musical ensembles and concerts. 

These positions represent a genuine opportunity to make a significant impact in our Music Trust, centred on providing excellence, we aspire for our children and young people to be outstanding in all that they do.   

In return, we can offer you:  

-  A high level of support from staff and colleagues within Calderdale Music Trust.
-  A friendly and caring Trust, where all stakeholders work together for the benefit of the children and young people.
-  Motivated, dedicated staff and a committed, active and supportive Trust Board.
-  A Music Trust which support pupils to aspire to the very best, with a broad and innovative curriculum offer.
-  An excellent induction and continued professional development programme
-  The chance to accompany our talented musicians to high profile performances nationwide
-  An iPad for use in the classroom and administration  

 If you would like the opportunity to discuss any part of this exciting position in more detail, please contact admin@calderdalemusictrust.org.uk to arrange a telephone meeting.

Key dates: ·        

Application Closing date:  Midnight, Sunday 20th June ·        
Shortlisting:  Wednesday/Thursday 23rd / 24th June ·        
Interviews:  Monday 28th June, Wednesday 30thJune and Thursday 1st July

The following supporting documents can be found by following the link below

Job Description/Person Specification.pdf
Principal Statement.pdf

When applying please take into account the following:  

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.  

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment references. Calderdale Music Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.  All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service.  All references will always be taken up in advance of interview, and we may contact other previous employers for references.

Safer Recruitment The safer recruitment process is an important aspect of protecting children and adults at risk of harm by keeping them safe. It applies to all individuals who have contact with, and access to, children, and applies equally to volunteers and paid employees. Calderdale Music Trust is committed to creating an environment that enables children to learn, develop and express themselves in a safe, understanding and encouraging environment.