At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Music Department by managing logistics, finances, and events.
- Company: Join a prestigious school with a vibrant music culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time work, and a chance to be part of exciting events.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for evening and weekend events.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of music-making and make a real impact on students' experiences.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 23154 - 23154 £ per year.
Our Music Department sits at the heart of school life, and this role sits at the heart of the department. The Music Department Administrator provides the administrative backbone for a large and accomplished department, working closely with the Director of Music to ensure day‑to‑day operations run efficiently and to a high standard. The position is the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visiting staff and carries real responsibility for the department’s impression.
Responsibilities
- Co‑ordinating visiting music staff
- Managing room and lesson logistics
- Liaising with colleagues across catering, estates and IT for event preparation
- Supporting scholarship and audition arrangements
- Overseeing departmental finances and records
- Ensuring smooth operation of concerts, recitals and other events
- Attending evening and occasional weekend events as required
Qualifications and Skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a demanding and varied workload with composure
- Personable and diplomatic, with strong relationship‑building skills across parents, pupils and staff
- Capable of using sound judgement and initiative when prioritising competing demands
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience of managing budgets, records and correspondence
- Genuinely flexible regarding working hours, recognising the department’s concert and events programme
- Professional, positive and resilient, with a strong sense of discretion and attention to detail
- Appreciation of music welcomed, though the focus is on bringing order, care and good judgement to a busy and high‑profile department
What We Offer
Join a department with a strong reputation for the quality of its music‑making and play a key role in supporting the staff and pupils who sustain it. This is a position of genuine responsibility, offering variety, purpose and the satisfaction of seeing your work reflected in the success of every concert and performance.
Salary: FTE £28,000 (Actual salary £23,153.85, 0.82692FTE) 43 weeks per year, comprising term time plus an additional 6 weeks. These additional weeks are not restricted to school holidays and may involve evening concerts or weekend duties during term time.
Application Process
Full details of the role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please complete the online Oakham School application form, attaching a CV and covering letter. All applications must be submitted online – CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: Sunday 12th July, 11:59pm
Interviews: Wednesday 15th July
Job start date: Thursday 27th August
Safeguarding
Oakham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
