Senior Leader: Curriculum and Learning Development

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) is seeking to appoint a new Leader, to join the Senior Leadership Team of the Trust. In addition to having a shared responsibility for oversight of the work of the entire Trust, including its role as Music Hub Lead Organisation, the post holder will lead on the strategy for supporting schools in their delivery of Curriculum Music teaching in schools.

The post will include responsibility for:

• Supporting schools in the development of their School Music Development Plans
• Recruiting, supporting and liaising with Hub Lead Schools
• The devising and delivery of a CPD programme for NMPAT staff and school based colleagues
• Leadership of the Classroom Instrumental Lesson programme (First Access)
• Oversight of induction of new staff, including any Teacher Trainees and Certificate of Music Education (CME) candidates
• Line management of members of the middle leadership team; Heads of Department, most likely to include the Curriculum Music Team and Early Years Team.

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner, used to managing and leading teams of people, and leading and managing initiatives. They will have knowledge and understanding of Music Hubs and their pivotal role in supporting Music Education.

Additionally, the post holder will be expected to retain an element of personal delivery in schools. There will also be the expectation to be involved in the full life of the Hub Lead Organisation: Instrumental or Vocal teaching, work with County Ensembles, Saturday Music Centres, and the rich and varied work of the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub.

The post will start from the beginning of the Summer Term, or during the Spring Term if available. Exact start date to be confirmed after interview.

The appointment is within the spirit of Teachers’ Conditions and is paid on the NMPAT Leadership Spine L7 – L11, £53,220 – £61,819. This post benefits from membership of Private Health cash plan through WPA, and membership of a workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London (Employers’ contribution 12%).