Music Administrator

Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester, CO3 3ND

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) working 8.30am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £12,441 (£26,847 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country’s leading selective schools

Colchester Royal Grammar School are looking to appoint a Music Administrator to join their welcoming and supportive school.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our support staff team and support our Director of Music and our dynamic and thriving Music department to deliver its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their work, have previous experience within a busy office environment, be IT literate (fully conversant in Word, Excel and Outlook), have exceptional communication skills and be calm under pressure. Professionalism and attention to detail in this role are paramount.

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) working 8.30am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Office & Exams - Music Administrator (CRGS).pdf - 1.22 MB (opens in new tab)

About Colchester Royal Grammar School

• Organisation type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Colchester Royal Grammar School website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colchester-royal-grammar-school-co3-3nd

CRGS is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students’ education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list.

Arranging a visit to Colchester Royal Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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