{"id":151,"date":"2016-07-15T10:19:42","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/school.chethams.com\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:25:18","slug":"vacancies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/about\/vacancies\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chetham\u2019s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester \u2013 Chetham\u2019s School of Music, Chetham\u2019s Library, and Stoller Hall \u2013 and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together. We believe in the power of music and creativity to unite people, and we are committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians and thinkers. If you can help us achieve our vision, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Overnight Carer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chetham&#8217;s School of Music is seeking an Overnight Carer to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham&#8217;s is a magical place, home to the UK\u2019s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The job\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will join our friendly Medical Team to deliver an efficient and high quality overnight health care service for our students.<\/li>\n<li>Overnight cover is required during term time only, with an additional week during the summer for Summer School. Flexibility is required within the team as occasional swaps may be necessary.<\/li>\n<li>The position is 2 nights per week on a rolling shift pattern; 8.45pm \u2013 7.45am on weekdays and 7.45pm \u2013 8.15am on weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In return<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The salary for this role is \u00a312,335.66 per annum (\u00a323,310.14 FTE).<\/li>\n<li>Benefits include subsidised, catered lunches during term time, free tickets to selected concerts, and free parking for the duration of the overnight care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Download:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/static.chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Application-Form-Blank-Fillable-Chethams-January-2025.pdf\">Application Form<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Download:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Overnight-Carer-Job-Description-Oct-2026.pdf\">Job Description &amp; Person Specification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.<\/p>\n<p>Please send your completed application form to <a href=\"mailto:HR@chethams.com\">HR@chethams.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Closing date: Wednesday 4<sup>th<\/sup> November at 12:00 noon<\/p>\n<p>Interviews will take place: w\/c 9th November 2026<\/p>\n<p>For further information please contact Sarah Dickinson on <a href=\"mailto:sarahdickinson@chethams.com\">sarahdickinson@chethams.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chetham\u2019s 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<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Residential House Assistant<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chetham&#8217;s School of Music is seeking a Residential House Assistant to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester.\u00a0 Chetham&#8217;s is a magical place, home to the UK\u2019s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The job <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are looking for a new House Assistant to join the boarding section of the pastoral team to assist with the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. The role will involve working with our senior students aged 14-18.<\/li>\n<li>You will work 35 hours per week minimum, working day or evening shifts, including some work at the weekend.<\/li>\n<li>The role is term-time only, plus one additional week for the Summer School, making a total of 37 working weeks per year.<\/li>\n<li>The role is a residential role, and accommodation is available all year round.<\/li>\n<li>The role will commence 1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2027, subject to clearance checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In return <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The salary for this role is \u00a319,209.20 (\u00a326,966.72 FTE), starting at SCP 14 within the Scale Point 14\u201316 range.<\/li>\n<li>Additional hours worked above 35 hours per week will be paid at \u00a314.83 per hour.<\/li>\n<li>In instances where the Duty Phone is assigned overnight, there is a \u00a325 overnight fee that can be claimed<\/li>\n<li>Benefits also include free catered meals during term time, on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts &amp; Cycle to Work Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Download:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/static.chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Application-Form-Blank-Fillable-Chethams-January-2025.pdf\">Application Form<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Download:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Residential-House-Assistant-Job-Description-0926.pdf\">Job Description &amp; Person Specification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.<\/p>\n<p>Please send your completed application form to <a href=\"mailto:HR@chethams.com\">HR@chethams.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 9am, Monday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> November 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will take place: <\/strong>TBC<\/p>\n<p>For further information please contact Julia Harrison on E: <a href=\"mailto:juliaharrison@chethams.com\">juliaharrison@chethams.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chetham\u2019s 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<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>All roles<\/h2>\n<p>Please accept our thanks for your application. We&#8217;re unfortunately unable to respond to all applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the School and invited to interview. Except for cases where vacancies are open ended, we aim to make contact with successful applicants within three weeks of the specified closing date.<\/p>\n<p>The recruitment process and associated paperwork is in line with the standard regarding safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education.<\/p>\n<p>Any successful candidates(s) will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. You will need to declare any unfiltered convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences.<\/p>\n<p>Chetham\u2019s School of Music is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if you have any special requirements in the interview process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please read this information alongside applications for ALL jobs with Chetham&#8217;s School of Music.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Safer-Recruitment-Policy-and-Procedures-21.9.26.1.pdf\">Safer Recruitment Policy, September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-and-Procedures-3.9.26.pdff\">Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures, September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026.pdf\">Keeping Children Safe In Education 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Equality-Diversity-Inclusion-Policy-Staff-13.11.25.pdf\">Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Policy (Staff), November 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Privacy-Notice-Staff-29.11.25.pdf\">Privacy Notice for Staff, September 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Application-Explanatory-Notes-July-2021.docx\">Application Explanatory Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>You may also be interested in looking at jobs advertised with <a href=\"http:\/\/stollerhall.com\/work-with-us\/jobs\/\">Stoller Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:<br \/>\n&#8211; ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible<br \/>\n&#8211; communicating and promoting vacancies<br \/>\n&#8211; offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job<br \/>\n&#8211; anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required<br \/>\n&#8211; supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work<br \/>\n&#8211; at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78150\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/dc_badge1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/dc_badge1.png 500w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/dc_badge1-230x111.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chetham\u2019s is home to three extraordinary places in the heart of Manchester \u2013 Chetham\u2019s School of Music, Chetham\u2019s Library, and Stoller Hall \u2013 and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together. 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